When is a Bituminous (Asphalt) License required?

A Bituminous (Asphalt) License is required for all businesses engaged in building or repairing curbs, driveways, aprons, or boulevard areas on any street or alley or public property of the City of Saint Paul.

Code Requirements: Chapter 320 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code for information about sidewalks and asphalt.

Apply for a Bituminous (Asphalt) License

STEP 1: PUBLIC WORKS (do this before submitting application to DSI)

  • Individuals applying for a bituminous (asphalt) license must first obtain a Quality Paving Certificate from the Minnesota Asphalt Paving Association MAPA), available here: MAPA Quality Paving Certificate - Minnesota Asphalt Pavement Association This certificate demonstrates the company's required "competent contractor" designation required by city code.

  • Individuals applying for a bituminous (asphalt) license must review, understand, and comply with the most-recent edition of the Saint Paul Standard Specifications for Street Openings: STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

  • ALL street restorations need to call 651-266-9700 prior to performing the work.

STEP 2: DSI - Your license application will need the following required document(s):

  • Completed Bituminous Contractor License Application (Class R)
  • A completed and notarized $5,000 Sidewalk Bond from a licensed State of Minnesota Agency
    • Please use the above City of St Paul bond form. Other bond forms will not be accepted.
  • Certificate of Insurance having automotive public liability coverage in the amount of $100,000 bodily injury per person, $300,000 bodily injury per accident and $50,000 property damage per accident; and non-automotive public liability coverage in the amount of $250,000 bodily injury per person, $500,000 bodily injury per accident, $150,000 property damage per accident, and $200,000 property damage all accidents during the policy period.
    • The policy must name the City of Saint Paul as additional insured, have a 10-day notice of cancellation, and must expire December 31 annually or be continuous.
    • Our department must be listed as a certificate holder as follows: City of Saint Paul, DSI, 375 Jackson Street, Suite 220, Saint Paul MN 55101
  • Proof of Worker's Compensation Form
  • Required fee (check or cash)

Fee: See Fee Table for current License fees.

Expiration/Renewal: A Bituminous (Asphalt) Contractor License expires one year from the date of issue, or the earliest expiration date of the bond and/or insurance. It may be renewed annually.

If you have questions, contact DSI at 651-266-8989, or email the DSI Message Center.

List of Licensed Bituminous (Asphalt) Contractors Status

The following contactors are licensed to perform bituminous (asphalt) work by the City of Saint Paul if their license status is active:

  • Allied Blacktop Company - Expired -2026
  • Asphalt Driveway Co - Expired 2026
  • Bituminous Roadways Inc. - Expired 2026
  • Earth Wizards Inc - Expired 2025
  • Fairfax Asphalt - Expired 2025
  • Pine Bend Paving Inc. - Expired 2025
  • Valley Blacktopping - Expired 2025