Extended hours of operation license

A license is required if you want to open early or stay open later than allowable hours.

Definition

A license for any business in Minneapolis, which does not sell alcohol, to open early or stay open later than hours allowed in Minneapolis Code 259.300. 

Open sign with business hours

What to know

Before you begin

Use this information only as a general guide.

Look at our information about: 

Types of licenses

  • Extended Hours of Operation -Use this application if your business does not have a Minneapolis license. 
  • Extended Hours of Operation - Add a license -Use this application if your business is licensed in Minneapolis.
  • Temporary Extended Hours - Licensed businesses may open early or stay open later for up to 35 days per year.

Types of businesses

Examples include:

  • Coffee shops, pizza shop, restaurants
  • Fitness centers
  • Gas stations
  • Laundromat
  • Rental halls

Businesses that do not need an extended hours of operation license

  • Hospitals and birth centers
  • Colleges and Universities
  • Residential buildings
  • Parking facilities
  • Any business that sells alcoholic beverages

Contact us

Business Licenses & Consumer Services

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 220
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Office hours
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Monday – Thursday

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday

Minneapolis 311

Hours

7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Monday – Friday

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