Your business requires a Graduated Business License (GBL). Use the links below to download a GBL application and/or access information about the GBL.

(Graduated Business License Information and Fee Schedule), (Graduated Business License Application)

Here are the steps needed to acquire a Graduated Business License.

1. You must register with the State of Missouri for a State Sales Tax Number.   Please obtain this number before visiting City Hall. 

    3256 Laclede Station Road

    St. Louis, MO 63143

    (314) 877-0177

    Or apply online at: https://dors.mo.gov/tax/coreg/index.jsp

2. Visit the License Collector’s office in Room 104 of City Hall.  For your convenience, you may fill out the Graduated Business License form in advance.  You can download it here. 

3. In addition to visiting the License Collector’s office, you will also need to obtain a clearance from the Collector of Revenue’s office at the location below:

    City Hall Room 410

    1200 Market St.

    St. Louis, MO 63103

    (314) 622-3291

4. You must also obtain an Occupancy Permit from the Building Division at the location below:

    Building Division

    Department of Public Safety

    City Hall Room 426

    1200 Market St.

    St. Louis, MO 63103

    (314) 622-3313

5. You must purchase, City Auto Dealer Tags (vehicles with state dealer plates only). Must purchase at least 2 tags - cost $2.50 each.  The number of auto dealer tags should equal or be the same as the number of dealer plates received from the state. The State Dealer Tags may be applied for at the following locations:

    Missouri Department of Revenue

    Motor Vehicle Licensing

    City Hall, Room 106

    1200 Market St.

    St. Louis, MO 63103

    314-622-4231

Additional Information:

    If you pay by check, the license application may be held for several working days until the check clears.

    A separate Graduated Business License is required for each business location or trade name.

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