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Business Licenses & Permits
Some businesses require a City of Farmington license. The city does not issue general business licenses. The license and permit applications provided are issued by the Community Development Department and the Administration Department. Because many licenses require a background investigation and/or Farmington City Council approval, the city recommends that you submit your application and payment 30 to 45 days prior to the beginning of your activity. Please mail or return the form to City Hall - applications not accepted via email.
To Complete Fillable Forms
- Fill out the form completely, save it, and print it.
- Bring the form with payment and any required attachments to City Hall.
Administration Forms
Please mail or return application to City Hall. Applications not accepted via email.
- Brew Pub License (PDF)
- Cocktail Room License (PDF)
- Consumption and Display Permit (PDF)
- Gambling Event Permit (PDF)
- Gambling Premises Permit (PDF)
- 3.2 On-Sale-Off-Sale Beer License (PDF)
- 3.2 On-Sale Beer-Wine License (PDF)
- On-Sale Liquor, Sunday Liquor, or Club License (PDF)
- Pawnbrokers Application (PDF)
- Taproom License (PDF)
- Temporary On-Sale Liquor License (PDF) - Allow sufficient time for City approval and submission to State of Minnesota 30 days prior to event.
- Temporary Outdoor Exhibition Permit (PDF) - Not limited to the following: Exhibitions, carnivals, amusements, rides, circuses, tent shows, street dances, parades, and outdoor sales. If tents 200 square feet or larger are used, a tent permit from the Fire Department is required.
- Therapeutic Massage License (PDF)
- Tobacco License (PDF)
Community Development Forms
Other Applications
Licensed Businesses in Farmington
Home occupation permits are issued by the city and fall under two categories; Permitted Home Occupations and Special Home Occupations. This type of permit is approved by the Planning Commission and the information and application can be downloaded on the Home Occupation Permit page.
There are a number of federal, state, local, and insurance premium incentives to help offset the cost of fire sprinkler installation. Download the Sprinkler Incentives (PDF) to view the full flyer with information.