Overview

This license is for a location, place, area, structure, or business, or part thereof, which provides consumers access to tanning equipment. Tanning Facility includes, but is not limited to, tanning salons, health clubs, apartments or condominiums, regardless of whether a fee is charged for access to the tanning equipment. If you have questions, contact DSI at 651-266-8989 or email the DSI Message Center.

Code Requirements

See Chapter 380 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code for information about tanning facilities.

Application Requirements

Apply online at PAULIE*

  • Information needed for your online application:
    • Proof of current Secretary of State registration and Assumed Name Filing
    • Enviromental Health Management Plan:
      • Description of the portion of the building to be used as a tanning facility
      • Type of business the tanning facility is operating in conjunction with (if applicable)
      • List of tanning equipment (manufacturer's name, model number, type: booth, bed, canopy, etc., year manufactured, number in establishment)
    • 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 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 Tanning Facility License expires one year from the date of issuance and may be renewed annually.