Fireworks sales permit

You need a permit to sell fireworks in Minneapolis.

What to know

You need a permit to sell fireworks:

  • In a store
  • At temporary locations, such as parking lots or tents
firecracker, sparklers

Application process

Step 1

Complete your application

You will need:

  • The gross weight of fireworks on display and stored on site.
  • A packing list of on-site material.
  • A copy of proof of insurance.
  • A site map drawn to scale.
    • For in-store sales, show the location of the retail display and any stored products.
    • For transient sales, include the location of a locked shipping container for storage.
  • If the property owner differs from the applicant, you need a copy of the lease agreement and written permission from the property owner.

Download the application

Step 2

Submit your application

You can submit your application one of three ways.

Step 3

Pay the fee

The permit fees are:

  • $100 for retail stores
  • $350 for transient/temporary locations, such as parking lots or tents 

You can pay:

Contact us

Inspections Services

Regulatory Services

Phone

612-673-3000

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 510A
Minneapolis, MN 55415