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.

Some first-time applications can be found below or call the Auditor's Office at 701.241.1304.

Visit the City of Fargo Licensing Portal to apply for the following licenses.

Licenses Available Online
Business and Occupational Licenses	Expiration Date	Fee/Length of Term
Apply on-line for the following:
Excavator	Varies	$125/year and $25,000 bond.
Sidewalk Builder	Varies	$125/year and $25,000 bond
House Mover	Dec. 31	$125/year
Re-Roofing	Dec. 31	$125/year
Sign Hanger	Dec. 31	$125/year
Journeyman Heating	Dec. 31 (Good for 3 Years)	$100/3 years
Master Heating	Dec. 31	$125/year
Master Plumber	Dec. 31	$125/year

Licenses Available by Contacting Auditor's Office
Business and Occupational Licenses	Expiration Date	Fee/Length of Term
Contact the Auditor's Office to renew the following:
Commercial Hauler	June 30	$1,000/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
Transportation Vehicles	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
First Time Pawn Broker Pawn Brokers License
First Time Second Hand Dealer Second Hand Dealer License

Licenses may require additional documents to be provided.

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.