City of St. Louis License Collector Office: Michael McMillan, License Collector

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. 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.

2. 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

3. You must also obtain an Occupancy Permit and be certified by 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

4. Bring proof of Workers' Compensation coverage with you or you will be asked to sign a statement stating that you have Workers' Compensation coverage or that you are not required by law to have it.

You may wish to review the Missouri Revised Statutes, 1994, Chapter 287, Workers' Compensation Law for additional information.

5. Bring a copy of your current State Driver License.

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.

All general contractors are required to furnish a list of the sub-contractors on any job to the License Collector.

You will have to complete a Workers Compensation Affidavit and Contractor Application before a license can be issued to your company: You may click the following links to download each document: (Workers Compensation Affidavit), (Contractor Application)

St. Louis City Ordinance 52030

St. Louis City Revised Code Chapter 8.02.040

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