Please contact the City Planner's office at 218.299.5370 or by email for information and application materials.
Business Licenses and Permits
The City of Moorhead requires the following licenses and permits. Select a topic for additional information and application materials.
You can also find out more about starting, expanding or relocating your business.
Liquor Licenses – Business Establishment or Special Event
Please contact the City Clerk's office at 218.299.5304 or by email for information and application materials.
- Business License Fees
- Cigarette & Tobacco Product Sales
- Live Adult Entertainer
- Limited Salvage Business
- Massage Therapy Services
- Non-Alcoholic Club
- Pawn Broker
- Pet Shop
- Restaurant Licensing / Plan Review
- Second Hand Dealer
- Taxicab or Limousine Service
- Transient Merchant
- Transportation Network Company (TNC)
- Tree Contractor
- Used Car Dealer
All dogs and cats over six months of age must be licensed annually by February 15 (City Code 3-7-2). Licensing helps reunite lost pets with their owners and avoids additional fees if an unlicensed animal is found.