Tow truck license

Tow trucks and drivers in Minneapolis need a license.

Definition

We have four classes of tow truck licenses. Every tow truck and tow truck driver needs a license.

Class A

  • Private property towing requested by the property owner
  • Car starting

Class B
Towing and car starting requested by the vehicle owner 

Class C
Car starting services 

Class D
Towing and car starting for private companies

What to know

Before you begin

Use this information only as a general guide.

Look at our information about: 

Requirements

Towing rates

View a list of maximum rates a company can charge for its services

 

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

See list of City holidays