Procedures to Apply for a License
All city license applications are applied for through the City Administration Office.
If you are an existing business looking to renew your business license, you will receive renewal paperwork from the City Administration Office in October of each year. If you did not receive your business license renewal paperwork, please contact the City Administration Office at (218) 283-9484.
If you are a new business and need to apply for a business license, you can download a printable PDF (here). Once you’ve printed the document, fill it out and either mail it or turn it in to the City Administration Office at 600 4th Street, International Falls, MN 56649. If would like a paper copy of the business license application, please contact the Administration Office by email at info@ci.international-falls.mn.us or by calling (218) 283-9484.
General City License
Contact the Administrator’s Office for the license application and view a list of the current fees for 2012. The following must be supplied when applying for a license:
- Business location
- Business trade name
- Full name
- Liquor license applications include a state application to fill out; must have proof of Liquor Liability Insurance
- Marital status and spouses name if married
- Minnesota ID number / social security number
- Names of officers, partners, or proprietor
- Payment of fee
- Proof of Worker’s Compensation Insurance coverage
- Residence address
- Type of ownership
The City License Committee reviews the new license applications and recommends the City Council to approve or deny.
Licenses are not transferable.
City of International Falls License Fees
- Effective January 1, 2026
BUSINESS LICENSE FEES
| License Type | 2025 Fee | 2026 Fee |
| 3.2 Off Sale Liquor | $25.00 | $100.00 |
| 3.2 On Sale Restaurant and Bar | $75.00 | Remove |
| 3.2 On Sale Bar | $125.00 | $225.00 |
| Alcohol in Park Permit | $0.00 | $100.00 |
| Amusement Games | $25.00 | Remove |
| Bowling Alley License | $25.00 per lane | Remove |
| Itinerant Restaurant – Catering | $50.00 | $100.00 |
| Cannabis Initial Retail License | N/A | $500.00 Pending Approval |
| Cannabis Renewal | N/A | $1,000.00 Pending Approval |
| Cannabis Penalty – First Violation | N/A | $100.00 Pending Approval |
| Cannabis Penalty – Second Violation | N/A | $200.00 Pending Approval |
| Cannabis Penalty – Third Violation | N/A | $300.00 Pending Approval |
| Cigarette/Tobacco Sales/E-Cigarette Sales | $25.00 | $150.00 |
| Club License | $125.00 | Club fees are set by State according to membership: Memberships 200 or less -$300/year.
Memberships 201-500 – $500/year. Memberships 501-1000 – $650/year. Memberships 1001-2000- $800/year. Memberships 2001-4000 – $1000/year. Memberships 4001-6000 – $2000/year. Memberships 6000 or more – $3000/year |
| Contractor License | $15.00 | $50.00 |
| Dance Permit License | $25.00 | Remove |
| Fireworks License | $50.00 | $100.00 |
| Gambling License | $25.00 | Remove |
| Garbage Haulers License | $35.00 | $50.00 |
| Gasoline Pumps License | $15.00 first pump, $10.00 additional pumps | $25.00 per pump |
| Juke Box License | $15.00 | Remove |
| Massage Parlor License | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| Massage Individual License | $25.00 | $75.00 |
| Off Sale Liquor License | $150.00 | $300.00 |
| On Sale Liquor License | $1,200.00 | $1,875.00 |
| Parade Permit | $10.00 | Remove |
| Pawnbroker License w/Established Business | $25.00 | $100.00 |
| Peddler License | $300.00 year | $300.00 year
$50.00 per day |
| Pool Table License | $15.00 | Remove |
| Restaurant License | $50.00 | $100.00 |
| Salvage Yard License | $25.00 | $250.00 |
| Secondhand Dealer w/Local Business | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Snowplow License | $50.00 | Remove |
| Solicitor’s License | $300.00 year | $300.00 year
$50.00 per day |
| Sunday Liquor License | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| Taxi License | $35.00 first taxi, $10.00 additional taxi’s | $35.00 each taxi |
| Theater License | $75.00 | $175.00 |
| Transient Merchant License | $300.00 year | $300.00 year
$50.00 per day |
| Wine On Sale License | $325.00 | $325.00 |
| Duplicate License | $2.00 | $10.00 |
OTHER FEES
| License Type | 2025 Fee | 2026 Fee |
| Application Fee | $5.00 | $10.00 |
| Cat License | $2.00 per year | $25.00 three years |
| Copy(ies) – Black and White | $.15 per page | $.25 per page |
| Copy(ies) – Color | $.15 per page | $.50 per page |
| City Charter | $0.00 | $10.00 |
| Comprehensive Plan | $0.00 | $10.00 |
| Data Request | $.15 per page | Inspection, no charge
< 100 pgs $.25 per page > 100 pgs actual cost of staff time (lowest-paid qualified employee) (see attachment for more details) |
| Dog License | $4.00 per year | $25.00 three years |
| Filing Fees | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF) Charge | $0.00 | $30.00 |
| Property Maintenance Code | $0.00 | $10.00 |
| PEG Fee (Public Education Government) | Per Agreement | Per Agreement |
| Replacement Cat or Dog License | $0.00 | $5.00 |
PARKS and RECREATION FEES
| License Type | 2025 Fee | 2026 Fee |
| Amphitheater | ||
| Park Usage | $25.00 for profit users/no charge for non-profit | Under 50 participants $100.00 per event
Over 50 participants $250.00 per event |
| Baseball/Pickleball/Softball/Tennis | ||
| Tournament – Baseball/Softball Field Rental | N/A | $250.00 per event |
| Tournament – Pickleball/Tennis Field Rental | N/A | $250.00 per event |
| City Beach | ||
| Park Usage | $25.00 for profit users/no charge for non-profit | Under 50 participants $100.00 per event
Over 50 participants $250.00 per event |
| Camping Fee | $10.00 | $25.00 |
| Community Garden Plots | ||
| Plot Space (10 spaces) | $0.00 | $20.00 per space |
| Kerry Park | ||
| Dry Floor Event | N/A | $350.00 per event |
| Ice Rental | N/A | $150.00 an hour |
| Recreation Hockey User Fee | N/A | $30.00 per person |
| Tournament Fee | N/A | $250.00 per event |
| Smokey Bear Park | ||
| Park Usage | $25.00 for profit users/no charge for non-profit | Under 50 participants $100.00 per event
Over 50 participants $250.00 per event |
The City of International Falls may lawfully impose the following charges for data requests:
– Inspection: No charge.
– Copies (≤100 pages, standard paper): $0.25 per page; no staff time charges allowed.
– Copies (>100 pages, electronic, or non-standard): Actual costs of staff time (lowest-paid
qualified employee), materials, and mailing.
– Optional compilations: Actual costs if City agrees to create new data.
– Advance payment: Allowed for large or costly requests, with written estimate
recommended.
Important to note: If an individual makes multiple smaller requests to avoid being charged for actual time, the city may look at all the requests from one individual within
the past 6 months to determine if the individual should be charged.
