Introducing PAULIE: The City's New Permitting and Licensing Platform​

The City of Saint Paul is now using PAULIE. This new platform reimagines how we handle permits, licenses, inspections, and enforcement. You can now apply, track application status, and communicate with City staff in one centralized, secure, and mobile-friendly platform.​

You can now schedule and track inspections through PAULIE, the City of Saint Paul's new online system for permits, licenses, inspections, complaints, and more.

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Overview

This permit requires an inspection approval by the city elevator inspector. The vertical transportation device will then require an Annual Inspection and certification.

Inspection Fees

Type of DeviceFee
Power-driven passenger and freight elevator up to 5 floors in height$161
Power-driven passenger and freight elevator 6 to 10 floors in height$184
Power-driven passenger and freight elevator 11 to 20 floors in height$204
Power-driven passenger and freight elevator 21 or more floors in height$230
Dumbwaiter$161
Moving stairway$161
Docklift$161
Hand-powered elevator$161
Manlift$161
Vertical reciprocating conveyors$161
Material transfer devices$161
Devices designed for handicapped accessibility$161

For information on other required fees, view the Elevator Annual Fees page.

Last Edited: September 18, 2025