Before you begin

Use this information only as a general guide.

Look at our information about: 

• How to open a new business

Requirements

• Used parts dealers in Minneapolis are required to be licensed. 
• You must provide a surety bond with your application.
• Used parts dealers require a $5,000 bond from the City.

Details

A license is not required for:

• Buying scrap iron or used metal
• Selling scrap iron or used metal
• Shipping scrap iron or used metal

This applies when the metal is for reuse in:

• Smelters
• Foundries
• Other reprocessing plants

Application

See used parts dealer application

Fee

Find your license fee

Submit your application

Submit your application to Business Licenses