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

PAULIE is the City of Saint Paul's new secure online system for permits, licenses, inspections, complaints, and more. This new platform: ​

  • Provides a secure, mobile-friendly way to submit and track applications.​
  • Centralizes the licensing and permitting process, from application through inspection and renewal.​

​Learn how to apply through PAULIE and get answers to common questions.​

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Overview

Establishments holding On Sale Licenses issued under Saint Paul Legislative Code Chapter 409 may remain open for the sale of food after hours until 3:00 am on the condition that they meet the following requirements:

  • The establishment shall provide at least four different types of entrees and/or sandwiches and a choice of nonalcoholic beverages.
  • No alcoholic beverages may be offered, displayed, sold, or consumed by anyone in the establishment during such extended hours.
  • No alcoholic beverage container of any kind, whether empty or containing any alcoholic beverage, shall remain on the bar, tables, counters, or any other place to which a customer has access, or at any location in the customer areas of the establishment, after 1:00 am.
  • All alcoholic beverages shall be stored no later than 1:15am and during extended service hours in a cabinet, locker, or storage area which is locked and secure and which shall remain locked at all times during the extended hours.
  • No entertainment shall be provided unless the applicant first complies with the petition and consent of LC411.
  • No establishment shall provide Class C entertainment during the hours of extended service.

Code Requirements

See Chapter 409.07.1 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code for information about extended service hours of liquor.

Application Requirements

This license can only be issued alongside a new or existing Liquor On-Sale License. 

Apply online at PAULIE* using the Liquor-On Sale license application. 

  • Information needed 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 our Licensing (651-266-8989) and Zoning (651-266-9008) divisions.

Fees

See Fee Table for current License fees.

Expiration/Renewal

The Liquor - Extension of Service Hours License will expire one year from date of issuance (or expire with Liquor Liability expiration date) and may be renewed annually.

Last Edited: October 10, 2025