Overview

This license is for the business of accepting clothes or other materials which are to be laundered or dry cleaned by a licensed laundry or dry cleaning station from the public for washing or cleaning purposes for a charge. See Laundry / Dry Cleaning Plant License for licensing a laundry / dry cleaning establishment engaged in the business of washing or cleaning materials, including the business of coin-operated laundries, and rug and/or carpet cleaning. If you have questions, contact DSI at 651-266-8989, or email the DSI Message Center.

Code Requirements

See Chapter 327 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code for information about laundry / dry cleaning establishments.

Application Requirements

Apply online at PAULIE*

  • Information needed for your online application:
    • Proof of current Secretary of State registration and Assumed Name Filing
    • Business Purchase Agreement (Only for Change of Ownership applications)
    • Property Lease / rental agreement or proof of ownership
    • Site/Floor Plan
  • Fillable PDFs for your online application:

*If you would like to complete your application on paper, please request a paper application by calling 651-266-8989, emailing dsi-informationandcomplaints@ci.stpaul.mn.us or stopping into our office at 375 Jackson Street.

Inspections

This license requires inspection approvals from the Saint Paul Fire Department (Phone: 651-266-8989), Environmental Health (Phone: 651-266-8989), Licensing (Phone: 651-266-8989), and Zoning (Phone: 651-266-9008).

Fees

See Fee Table for current License fees.

Expiration/Renewal

A Laundry / Dry Cleaning Pick-Up Station License expires one year from date of issue and may be renewed annually.