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.
Obtain a Missouri State License if you have more than 4 children that are unrelated to you
Missouri Department of Health
220 South Jefferson St., Second Floor
St. Louis, MO 63103
(314) 877-2800 Main Office (314) 877-0210 Daycare Dept. (314) 877-2882 FAX
2.
Obtain an Occupancy Permit (if you have 4 kids and under you may need to apply for a waiver, you may be required to have a hearing before they can issue a waiver)
Building Division
Department of Public Safety
City Hall Room 425, for waivers go to Room 400
1200 Market St.
St. Louis, MO 63103
(314) 622-3313
3.
Obtain a Board of Public Service Permit - This permit will be forwarded for you by the building division.
Board of Public Service
City Hall, Room 301
1200 Market St.
St. Louis, MO 63103
(314) 622-4627
4.
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.
5.
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
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
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