Retail business licenses

You need a license for a retail business that provides vehicle services.

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Car wash license

See applications for businesses with equipment to wash cars and trucks.

Gas station license

The City requires licenses for the sale of gasoline or other fuels to the public.

Motor vehicle dealer license

Find license information for businesses that sell cars or trucks.

Repair garage license

You must have a license if you repair cars and trucks.

Used parts dealer license

You need a license to buy, sell, or store car or truck parts in Minneapolis.

Contact us

Business Licenses & Consumer Services

Phone
612-673-2080

Fax
612-673-3399

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

Email Minneapolis 311

Phone

311 or 612-673-3000

Relay service

612-673-3000

Hours

7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Monday – Friday

See list of City holidays