In Minnesota, businesses are regulated at the federal, state, and local levels and may be required to obtain one or more business or occupational licenses and permits. Entities conducting business in the state may also be required to register with the Minnesota Secretary of State and Department of Revenue.
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When doing business in Minnesota, it is important to meet all licensing and registration requirements. Over 40 state agencies and boards oversee licensing, registration, and certification for various industries and occupations. City and/or county governments may also require licenses and permits for a number of trades and business activities. To learn more about the specific registration and licensing requirements in Minnesota, click on the Minnesota industry or county tabs for more information or to order the proper forms.
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CT Corporation manages the lifecycle of all your business licenses and provides ongoing support for your core business license program.
CT Corporation assembles a business license package with all the licensing applications and instructions your business may need - quickly and accurately.
License Type:
Minnesota Appraisal Management Company License
License Issued By:
Minnesota Department of Commerce
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$5000 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Minnesota requires an application, a $5,000 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Minnesota Architectural Firm License
License Issued By:
Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience and Interior Design
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$100 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Minnesota requires an application, a $100 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Minnesota Charitable Solicitation Registration
License Issued By:
Minnesota Charities Division
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$25 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals/Reports
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Minnesota requires an application, a $25 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals/reports.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Minnesota Collection Agency License
License Issued By:
Minnesota Department of Commerce
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$1010 *, surety bond
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Minnesota requires an application, a $1,010 fee*, a surety bond, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Minnesota Commercial Painter License
License Issued By:
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$670 to $870 *
Other Requirements:
Biennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Minnesota requires an application, a $670 to $870 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Minnesota Compounding Pharmacy License
License Issued By:
Minnesota Board of Pharmacy
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$300 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Minnesota requires an application, a $300 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Minnesota Cosmetology License
License Issued By:
Minnesota Board of Cosmetologist Examiners
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$350 *
Other Requirements:
Triennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Minnesota requires an application, a $350 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and triennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Minnesota Debt Management License
License Issued By:
Minnesota Department of Commerce - Division of Financial institutions
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$1000 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Minnesota requires an application, a $1,000 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
The State of Minnesota (MN) does not require a Durable Medical Equipment License. However, if your business is selling durable medical equipment in Minnesota, you may still be required to comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, please contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
License Type:
Minnesota Electrical Contractor License
License Issued By:
Minnesota Department of Labor, Industry Codes and Licensing Division
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$168 *
Other Requirements:
Biennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Minnesota requires an application, a $168 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Minnesota Employment Agency License
License Issued By:
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$250 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Minnesota requires an application, a $250 fee *, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
The State of Minnesota (MN) does not require an Energy Broker License. However, if your business is providing energy brokering services in Minnesota, you may still be required to comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, please contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
License Type:
Minnesota Engineering Firm License
License Issued By:
Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience and Interior Design
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$100 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Minnesota requires an application, a $100 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Minnesota Fertilizer License
License Issued By:
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$150 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Minnesota requires an application, a $150 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Minnesota Fertilizer Product Registration
License Issued By:
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$100 per product *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Minnesota requires an application, a $100 per product fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Minnesota Franchise Registration
License Issued By:
Minnesota Department of Commerce
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$400 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Reports
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Minnesota requires an application, a $400 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual reports.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
The State of Minnesota (MN) does not require a General Contractor License at the state level. However, if your business is doing construction in Minnesota, you may be required to obtain General Contractor License at the local level or comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, please contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
License Type:
Minnesota Home Health Agency License
License Issued By:
Minnesota Department of Health - Division of Compliance Monitoring
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$137.50 to $5150 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Minnesota requires an application, a $137.50 to $5,150 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Minnesota Home Improvement Contractor License
License Issued By:
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$670 to $870 *
Other Requirements:
Biennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Minnesota requires an application, a $670 to $870 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Minnesota HVAC Contractor License
License Issued By:
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$110 *
Other Requirements:
Triennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Minnesota requires an application, a $110 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and triennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Minnesota Insurance Agency License
License Issued By:
Minnesota Department of Commerce - Insurance Division
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$200 *
Other Requirements:
Biennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Minnesota requires an application, a $200 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Minnesota Mail-Order Pharmacy License
License Issued By:
Minnesota Board of Pharmacy
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$260 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Minnesota requires an application, a $260 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Minnesota Manufactured Home Dealer License
License Issued By:
Construction Codes and Licensing Division of the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$198 *
Other Requirements:
Biennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Minnesota requires an application, a $198 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Minnesota Manufactured Home Installer License
License Issued By:
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$333 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Minnesota requires an application, a $333 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Minnesota Manufactured Home Manufacturer License
License Issued By:
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$198 *
Other Requirements:
Biennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Minnesota requires an application, a $198 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Minnesota Money Transmitter License
License Issued By:
Division of Financial Institutions of the Minnesota Department of Commerce
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$4150 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Minnesota requires an application, a $4,150 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Minnesota Mortgage Broker License
License Issued By:
Financial Institutions Division of the Minnesota Department of Commerce
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$1100 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Minnesota requires an application, a $1,100 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Minnesota Mortgage Lender License
License Issued By:
Financial Institutions Division of the Minnesota Department of Commerce
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$1100 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Minnesota requires an application, a $1,100 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
The State of Minnesota (MN) does not require a Pawnbroker License at the state level. However, if your business is operating a pawnshop in Minnesota, you may be required to obtain Pawnbroker License at the local level or comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, please contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
License Type:
Minnesota Payday Lender License
License Issued By:
Division of Financial Institutions of the Minnesota Department of Commerce
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$275 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Reports
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Minnesota requires an application, a $275 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual reports.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Minnesota Pesticide Product Registration
License Issued By:
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$350 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Minnesota requires an application, a $350 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
The State of Minnesota (MN) does not require a Pet Shop License at the state level. However, if your business is operating a pet shop in Minnesota, you may be required to obtain Pet Shop License at the local level or comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, please contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
License Type:
Minnesota Pharmacy License
License Issued By:
Minnesota Board of Pharmacy
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$209 *, an inspection
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Minnesota requires an application, a $209 fee*, an inspection, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Minnesota Plumbing Contractor License
License Issued By:
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$206.80 *
Other Requirements:
Biennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Minnesota requires an application, a $206.80 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Minnesota Private Investigation Agency License
License Issued By:
Minnesota Board of Private Detective and Protective Agent Services
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$1025 to $1925 *
Other Requirements:
Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Minnesota requires an application, a $1,025 to $1,925 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Minnesota Private Security License
License Issued By:
Minnesota Board Of Private Detective and Protective Agent Services
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$800 to $1800 *
Other Requirements:
Biennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Minnesota requires an application, a $800 to $1,800 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Minnesota Professional Engineer License
License Issued By:
Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience and Interior Design
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$75 or $100 *
Other Requirements:
Biennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Minnesota requires an application, a $75 or $100 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Minnesota Residential Painter License
License Issued By:
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$670 to $870 *
Other Requirements:
Biennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Minnesota requires an application, a $670 to $870 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Minnesota Roofing Contractor License
License Issued By:
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$200 *
Other Requirements:
Biennial renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Minnesota requires an application, a $200 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Minnesota Sales Tax ID
License Issued By:
Minnesota Department of Revenue
Other Requirements:
Tax Returns
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Minnesota requires an application, extensive supporting documentation, and tax returns.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
The State of Minnesota (MN) does not require a Secondhand Dealer License at the state level. However, if your business is dealing in secondhand goods in Minnesota, you may be required to obtain Secondhand Dealer License at the local level or comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, please contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
License Type:
Minnesota Solar Contractor License
License Issued By:
Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$560 to $760 *
Other Requirements:
Biennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Minnesota requires an application, a $560 to $760 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Minnesota Staff Leasing Agency License
License Issued By:
Minnesota Department of Commerce
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$100 *
Other Requirements:
Compliance With All State Laws And Regulations
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Minnesota requires an application, a $100 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and compliance with all state laws and regulations.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Minnesota Talent Agency License
License Issued By:
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$250 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Minnesota requires an application, a $250 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Minnesota Tattoo Parlor License
License Issued By:
Minnesota Health Occupations Program
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$1100 *
Other Requirements:
Triennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Minnesota requires an application, a $1,100 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and triennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
The State of Minnesota (MN) does not require a Telemarketing License. However, if your business is soliciting to consumers in Minnesota, you may still be required to comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, please contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
License Type:
Minnesota Title Agency License
License Issued By:
Minnesota Licensing Division of the Department of Commerce
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$50 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Minnesota requires an application, a $50 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Minnesota Tobacco Retail License
License Issued By:
Minnesota Department of Revenue
Other Requirements:
Biennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Minnesota requires an application, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Minnesota Tobacco Wholesale License
License Issued By:
Minnesota Department of Revenue
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$150 to $300 *
Other Requirements:
Biennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Minnesota requires an application, a $150 to $300 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Minnesota Unemployment Tax ID
License Issued By:
Minnesota Department of Employment of Economic Development
Other Requirements:
Tax Returns
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Minnesota requires an application, extensive supporting documentation, and tax returns.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Minnesota Wholesale Drug Distributor License
License Issued By:
Minnesota State Board of Pharmacy
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$5260 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Minnesota requires an application, a $5,260 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Minnesota Withholding Tax ID
License Issued By:
Minnesota Department of Revenue
Other Requirements:
Tax Returns
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Minnesota requires an application, extensive supporting documentation, and tax returns.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
Minnesota counties do not issue Basic Business Licenses. However, your business may be required to obtain a Basic Business License at the state or local level or comply with other licensing laws, based on your business activity and location. Let CT Corporation determine all of the licenses and registrations that you may need, and guide you through the process of obtaining them!
Note: The above refers only to basic business licenses, which are required for any type of business operating within the county. For information regarding industry specific licenses issued by Minnesota, contact us today!
Let CT Corporation take care of the paperwork for you! We will prepare and file your application, and we will follow up with the State until you have received your Minnesota state license. As licensing experts, we will streamline the entire licensing process, making it as painless as possible.
For more information, please contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
