Overview
This license is for business advertising, representing, or holding a sale of goods, wares or merchandise, an insurance, bankrupt, mortgage, insolvent, assignee's, executor's, administrator's, receiver's, trustee's, removal or closing out sale or sale of goods, wares, or merchandise damaged by fire, smoke, water, or otherwise. If you have questions, contact DSI at 651-266-8989, or email the DSI Message Center.
Code Requirements
See Chapter 325 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code for information about close-out sales.
Application Requirements
Apply online at PAULIE*
You must submit the items below at least two weeks prior to the sale
- Information needed for your online application:
- Proof of current Secretary of State registration and Assumed Name Filing
- A Minnesota Tax Identification Number
- Property Lease / rental agreement or proof of ownership
- A completed Close-Out Sale Affidavit Form
- 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 an inspection approval from Licensing (Phone: 651-266-8989).
Fees
See Fee Table for current License fees.
Expiration/Renewal
A Close-Out Sales License is valid for 90 days for issuance.