Business License Fees

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License fee tables

Fees for each license type are listed by category. Please be aware that while this page is updated frequently, fee changes may require processing time. You can call DSI's front counter staff to check license and permit fees and requirements at 651-266-8989.

If you have any questions, please call 651-266-8989 or email dsi-informationandcomplaints@ci.stpaul.mn.us.

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License and permit fees

Entertainment — A	$278
Entertainment — B	$672
Entertainment — C	$3,191
Liquor Catering Permit	$192
Liquor Off Sale	$1,500
Liquor Outdoor Service Area (patio)	$85
Malt On-Sale (3.2)	$712
Malt On-Sale (Strong)	$712
Malt On-Sale (brewery taproom)	$712
Malt Off-Sale (3.2)	$225
Microdistillery Cocktail Room	$712
Liquor — Extensions of Service Hours	$405
Liquor On-Sale Sunday	$200
Liquor On-Sale 2 a.m. closing	$59
Liquor On Sale — 100 seats or less	$5,361
Liquor On Sale — 101–180 seats	$5,937
Liquor On Sale — 181–290 seats	$6,360
Liquor On Sale — 291 or more seats	$6,448
Liquor On Sale — additional family member	$62
Wine On Sale	$2,000
Winery Annual Festival	$55

Amusement Rides — Annual	$85
Bowling Centers	$210
Cabaret — Class A	$210
Cabaret — Class B	$210
Dance or Rental Halls	$497
Gambling Hall	$445
Game Room	$210
Pool and Billiard Hall	$210
Roller Rink	$85
Theater or Movie Theater	$210
Bingo Hall	$229
Conversation or Rap Parlor — A	$405
Conversation or Rap Parlor — B	$405
Entertainment — A	$278
Entertainment — B	$672
Entertainment — C	$3,191
Gambling Location	$84
Mechanical Amusement Device	$21
Liquor Outdoor Service Area — sidewalk	$40

Health or Sports Club	$405
Massage Center — A (Commercial Location)	$262
Massage Center - A (1 Practitioner)	$100
Environmental Plan Review Massage Center (Class A)	$437
Massage Center — B (Home Location)	$106
Environmental Plan Review Massage Center (Class B)	$178
Massage Center (Adult)	$405
Environmental Plan Review Massage Center Adult	$413
Massage Practitioner	$106
Massage Practitioner — One Location	$106
Massage Practitioner — Additional Location	$31
Steam Room or Bath House — A	$405
Steam Room or Bath House — B	$405
Tanning Facility	$106
Environmental Plan Review Tanning Facility	$178
Temporary Massage Practitioner License	$50
Environmental Change of Ownership	25% of Respective Environmental Plan Review

Christmas Tree Sales	$85
Firearms	$405
Laundry Dry Cleaning Pickup Station	$85
Mobile Retail Vehicle	$85
Secondhand Dealer — Exhibitions	$210
Secondhand Dealer — Single Location	$85
Secondhand Dealer — Multiple Dealers	$405
Tobacco Shop	$535
Tobacco Product Shop	$535
Close-out Sales	$85
Gas Station	$154
Lawn Fertilizer and Pesticide Applicator	$85
Pawn Shop	$3,191
Rental of Hospital Equipment	$85
Peddler	$85
Solicitor	$85
Transient Merchant	$85

Bituminous Contractor	$210
Currency Exchange	$405
Infectious Waste Processing Facility	$1,913
Liquid Fuel Vehicle	$85
Recycling Collection Center	$210
Rental Of Trailers	$210
Solid Fuel Dealer	$210
Solid Waste Transfer Station	$1,913
Tree Trimmer — Each Additional Vehicle	$85
Bulk Oil Storage	$210
Finishing Shop	$85
Laundry and Dry Cleaning Plant	$210
Mercantile Broker	$85
Recycling Processing Center	$958
Sanitary Disposal Vehicle	$405
Solid Fuel Vehicle	$85
Sound Trucks and Broadcast Vehicles	$85
Tree Trimmer — One Vehicle	$210
House Sewer Contractor	$210
Liquid Fuel Dealer	$210
Pest Control	$210
Rental of Hospital Equipment	$85
Sidewalk Contractor	$210
Solid Waste Hauler and Vehicle	$405
Trade Worker — Tier 1	$37
Trade Worker — Tier 2	$70
Trade Worker — Tier 3	$59
Window Cleaning	$210

Auto Body Repair or Painting Shop	$507
Auto Repair Garage	$507
Auto Body Repair Shop	$507
Tire Recapping Plat License	$85
Motorcycle Dealer License	$210
Motor Vehicle Salvage Dealer	$405
Secondhand Dealer - Motor Vehicle	$507
Secondhand Dealer - Motor Vehicle Parts	$507

Amusement Rides Temporary	$32
Gambling License Temporary	$59
Liquor On Sale Brewery or Distillery Temporary	$59
Liquor On Sale Temporary	$59
Wine On Sale Temporary	$59
Entertainment Temporary	$35
Liquor — Extension Of Service Area	$68
Liquor Catering	$59
Malt On Sale — Temporary	$59

Pedal Car	$118
Pedal Car Business	$352
Pedal Car Driver	$51
Taxicab Driver	$51
Taxicab Vehicle	$469
Taxicab Service Company	$456
Pedicab Driver	$51
Pedicab Vehicle	$113
Transportation Network Company	$41,115
Commercial Vehicle	$78
Tow Truck and Wrecker (Operator)	$405
Tow Truck and Wrecker (Vehicle)	$85
Vehicle Immobilization Service	$405

Burglar Alarm Permit	$40
Parking Ramp and Garage	$405
Parking Ramp and Garage (Private)	$396
Short Term Rental (Non Owner Occupied)	$45
Short Term Rental (Owner Occupied)	$45
Short Term Rental Platform	$11,181
Tag Days	$26
Courtesy Bench	$26
Courtesy Benches Transfer	$17
Sound Level Variance	$178
Parking Lot	$405

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

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