Note: All Parking Lots or Garages must file a report based on their gross receipts quarterly. Currently this tax is set at 5%.

1. Visit the License Collector’s office in Room 104 of City Hall. 

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. If your business is located in the City of St. Louis, you must also obtain an Occupancy Permit from the Building Division at the location below:

    Department of Public Safety

    City Hall Room 426

    1200 Market St.

    St. Louis, MO 63103

    (314) 622-3313

4.  Finally, you must register with the Comptroller's Office at the location below:

    Central Business Index

    City Hall Room 311

    1200 Market St.

    St. Louis, MO 63103

    (314) 622-3373

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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