Repair garage license

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

Definition

A repair garage is a place where cars, trucks, or other vehicles are fixed or serviced.

 

Person repairing a car.

What to know

Before you begin

Use this information only as a general guide.

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Details

Repairs include mechanical:

  • Alterations
  • Body work
  • Diagnostic testing
  • Parts and equipment
  • Maintenance or service

A license is not required for:

  • Gas stations that check fluid levels, replace filters and offer other minor services  
  • Companies that repair their private vehicles 

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

Phone

311 or 612-673-3000

Relay service

612-673-3000

Hours

7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Monday – Friday

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