Permits and Licenses

From cars to cats, get your licenses and permits from us online or in person.

Some of the permits and licenses we offer:

• Building permits
• Business licenses
• Fire Department permits
• Rental licenses
• Bike registrations
• Engineering permits (Contact Craig Runnakko)
  • Driveway permits
  • Small/macro cell tower permit and standards (PDF) >
  • Right of way permit (PDF) >
  • Transportation permit (PDF) >
  • Excavators and operators notice (PDF) >
• Event permits
  • Special event permit
  • Temporary sign permit application (PDF) >
  • Temporary food stand license application (PDF) >

Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

Our local DMV offers many services, but we do NOT renew driver’s licenses. For that service, please find your nearest Hennepin County service center.