Apply For A Business License Fargo, North Dakota

Are business licenses required to do business in Fargo, North Dakota?

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 and adhere to city zoning regulations and tax requirements.

Below is a list of those businesses, along with the fees required and the date that the 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

Secondhand Dealer - $250, plus $5,000 bond (first-time secondhand 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@FargoND.gov
            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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