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

1.  Before visiting City Hall to acquire your Graduated Business License you must have Surety approved by:

    Court Administrators Office

    Pretrial Release Commissioner

    Carnahan Building

    1114 Market St.

    St. Louis, MO 63103

    (314)622-3340

If you obtain a Surety Bond through an Insurance Co., that Insurance Co. MUST also be approved by the Court Administrators Office.

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

        St. Louis City Ordinance 63454

        St. Louis City Revised Code Chapter 8.02.010 - Statement of Clearance - Required

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

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.

        St. Louis City Ordinance 52030

        St. Louis City Revised Code Chapter 8.02.040