Overview
Mobile retail means selling or offering to sell non-food merchandise from a vehicle. It is unlawful for any person to engage in mobile retail within the City of Saint Paul without first obtaining a license in compliance with the provisions of the chapter.
If you have questions, contact a project facilitator at (651) 266-8989 or email the DSI Message Center.
Code Requirements
Search Chapter 346 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code for applicable ordinance regulating the licensing of "Mobile Retail."
Application Requirements
- Information needed for your online application:
- Proof of current Secretary of State registration and Assumed Name Filing
- Certificates of Insurance - proof of general or business liability insurance in the minimum amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) and proof of current auto/vehicle insurance (failure to maintain insurance is grounds for license revocation);
- Vehicle Inspection (request Licensing at 651-266-8989 to arrange inspection after applying)
- DSI, in its discretion, may accept any substantially similar condition and safety inspection from another city or similar jurisdiction if completed within sixty (60) days prior to the date of the application.
- Fillable PDFs for your online application submission:
*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.
License Fee Schedule
See Fee Table for current License fees.
NOTE: Licenses expire with insurance, must be renewed annually, and are not transferable.