Business Licenses
There is not a general business license required by the City of Rochester. Only certain specific types of businesses are required to obtain a license from the City.
Applications for Businesses licensed by the City of Rochester can be processed online through the Citizen Access portal. You can submit a new license or a renewal of an existing license directly into this portal. No paper application is required, unless you are unable to use the online system for some reason.
- Circus
- Escort Service
- Escort - Individual
- Fireworks - Display
- Fireworks - Sales
- Ice Cream Vending Vehicles
- Massage Therapist-Individual - available in Citizen Access
- Massage Therapy Business - available in Citizen Access
- Mobile Food Unit - available in Citizen Access
- Outdoor Dog Permit
- Pawnbrokers
- Private Adult Dancer - Individual
- Sidewalk Cafes, Street Cafes and Parklets
- Vending Cart - available in Citizen Access
For more information, visit: Business Licenses
All application materials must be in AND approved by city staff before a license application is approved and a license issued. Please plan accordingly, and submit your application in advance to allow time for this review and approval process.
Any paper license applications or other required documents can be submitted by email, mail or in person to the City Clerk's Office at 201 4th St SE, Room 135, Rochester, MN 55904.
Email: licenses@rochestermn.gov.