Fireworks sales permit
You need a permit to sell fireworks in Minneapolis.
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.
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:
- In person at the Minneapolis Service Center
- By mail
- Make checks payable to the Minneapolis Finance Department.
Contact us
Inspections Services
Regulatory Services
Phone
Address
Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 510A
Minneapolis, MN 55415