Business Licensing

The City does not require business licenses for every type of commerce; however, the Fargo Municipal Code does require a City license for the businesses listed below.

You may renew the following licenses by filling out a Business License Application Form or an Occupational License Application Form and remitting it to the Auditor's Office. Some first-time applications can be found below or call the Auditor's Office at 701-241-1304.

Business	Expiration Date	Fee/Length of Term
Commercial Hauler	June 30	$1,000/year
Excavator	Varies	$125/year and $25,000 bond.
Handicapped Van Service	Dec. 31	$50/year; $15 for each additional vehicle
House Mover	Varies	$125/year
Journeyman Heating	Dec. 31	$30/year
Kennel	Dec. 31	$35/year
Limousine	Dec. 31	$50/year for first vehicle; $15 for each additional vehicle
Master Heating	Dec. 31	$125/year
Master Plumber	Dec. 31	$125/year
Pawn Broker	Varies	$250/year and $5,000 bond. First time pawn broker also requires initial fee plus $250 investigation fee
Second Hand Dealer	Varies	$250/year and $5,000 bond. First time second hand dealer also requires initial fee plus $250 investigation fee
Sidewalk Builder	Varies	$125/year and $25,000 bond
Sign Hanger	Varies	$125/year
Taxi Cab	Dec. 31	$50/year for first vehicle; $15 for each additional vehicle

Other Required Licenses

Separate applications are required for the following businesses and activities:

Alcohol
Automotive Service Station (full or self-service)
Bulk oil plants
Businesses that display sexual devices
Mobile Home Communities
Re-roofing Re-roofing application
First Time Pawn Broker Pawn Brokers License
First Time Second Hand Dealer Second Hand Dealer License

Requirements and information for starting new businesses in our state can be found on the North Dakota State website.

For information on other business licenses and registering your business name, contact the State of North Dakota Secretary of State's Office.