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Fargo , North Dakota

Important Information

Fargo Business licenses are not required for businesses operating within the city limits of Fargo. However, there are a few exceptions that must complete an application, adhere to city zoning regulations and tax requirements.

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Below is a list of those businesses, along with their fees required, and date license expires for annual licenses:

• Alcohol  requires separate requirements and application, contact the Auditor's Office
• Automotive Service Station (Full or Self Service) contact the Auditor’s Office
• Bulk Oil Plants contact the Auditor’s Office
• Businesses that display adult entertainment devices contact the Auditor’s Office
• Commercial Hauler  $1,000  June 30
• Dance Hall contact the Auditor’s Office
• Excavator  $100, plus $5,000 bond (first time excavator is required to pay a one-time $500 damage deposit)  Expiration varies
• Handicapped Van Service  $10  December 31
• House Mover  $100  Expiration varies
• Journeyman Heating  $20  December 31
• Kennel  $30  December 31
• Limousine  $50 for first vehicle, $15 per additional vehicles  December 31
• Master Heating  $100 Expiration varies
• Master Plumber  $100  December 31
• Pawn Broker  $250, plus $5,000 bond (first time pawn broker requires initial fee of $500 plus $250 investigation fee)  December 31
• Pet Sales  $25  December 31
• Precious Gems & Metals  $100  December 31
• Re-roofing contact the Auditor’s Office
• Second Hand Dealer  $250, plus $5,000 bond (first time second hand dealer requires initial fee of $500 plus $250 investigation fee)  December 31
• Sidewalk Builder  $100 plus $25,000 bond  Expiration varies
• Sign Hanger  $100  Expiration varies
• Taxi Cab  $50 for first vehicle, $15 per additional vehicles  December 31

 

What about Fargo home based businesses?
Home based businesses are allowed in the City of Fargo, however, unless they fall under the above stated specialty businesses, they are not required to obtain a business license.

Where do we send the Fargo applications and fees?
For businesses required to obtain licenses or permits:

            City Auditor’s Office
            200 3rd Street North
            Fargo, ND 58102
            Phone (701) 241-1300
            Email auditors@cityoffargo.com
            Business Hours Monday through Friday 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except holidays

What information is required to complete the application?
Here is the information required to fill out the Fargo business license application:

• Name and physical address of business
• Contact information for owner
• License number for any required state licenses if applicable
• Certificate of Insurance
• Check or money order for associated fees

 

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Disclaimer: This site is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial or tax advise. The information on this site should not be relied upon as an official source of information and should be independently verified.