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Alcohol Beverage Licenses

Select a link or call a telephone number below for more information about Alcohol Beverage Licenses:

Licenses are issued for:

Need a license? Call
Bartender - NEW license application yes (414) 286-2238
Bartender - RENEW license online yes (414) 286-2238
Beer Sales yes (414) 286-2238
Liquor Sales yes (414) 286-2238
Manager yes (414) 286-2238
Tavern Amusement yes (414) 286-2238

 

 

 Animal Licenses

Select a link or call a telephone number below for more information about Animal Licenses:

Licenses are issued for: Need a license? Call
Animal Fancier yes 414) 286-2268
Cat yes 414) 649-8640
Dog yes (414) 649-8640
Grooming yes (414) 286-2268
Horse and Surrey yes (414) 286-2238
Horse Stable yes (414) 286-2268
Kennel yes (414) 286-2268
Pet Shop yes (414) 286-2268
Slaughtering yes (414) 286-3674

 

 

 

Building and Construction Permits

Select a link or call a telephone number below for more information about Building and Construction Permits:   

Project Need a permit? Need a permit?
Air conditioner Yes (414) 286-8210
Asbestos abatement -- single family or duplex No (414) 286-8674
Asbestos abatement -- 3 or more residential units Yes (414) 286-8674
Asbestos abatement -- commercial building Yes (414) 286-8674
Attic alterations or conversion Yes (414) 286-8210
Banners hung from streetlight poles Yes 414) 286-3329
Basement alterations or conversions Probably (414) 286-8210
Bathroom -- remodel Probably (414) 286-8210
Building cleaning (masonry building) Yes (414) 286-8674
Cell phone antenna Yes (414) 286-8210
Day care center Yes -- need occupancy permit (414) 286-8210
Deck Yes (414) 286-8210
Door -- brand new (one or two-family home) Yes (414) 286-8210
Door -- new or replacement (commercial building) Yes (414) 286-8210
Door -- replacement (one or two-family home) -- size of opening becomes larger or smaller Yes (414) 286-8210
Driveway Only the approach from the street requires a permit (414) 286-8210
Electrical work -- ALL Yes -- contractor must be licensed (414) 286-2532
Fence -- new Yes View/Print the Application
Or (414) 286-8210
Fence -- replace Yes View/Print the Application
Or (414) 286-8210
Fireplace Yes (414) 286-8210
Furnace Yes (414) 286-8210
Garage -- demolish Yes (414) 286-2557
Garage -- new Yes (414) 286-8210
Garage -- replace Yes (414) 286-8210
Handicapped ramp Yes (414) 286-8210
House (1 and 2 family) -- additions Yes (414) 286-8210
House (1 and 2 family) -- new construction Yes (414) 286-8210
House -- demolish Yes (414) 286-2557
Hydrant use Yes (414) 286-8210
Insulation No (414) 286-8210
Landscaping Maybe (414) 286-8210
Masonry building cleaning Yes (414) 286-8674
New business Yes -- needs occupancy certificate (414) 286-8210
Occupancy Yes (414) 286-8210
Parking slab -- one or two-family home Maybe (414) 286-8210
Parking slab -- commercial building or 3 or more residential units Yes (414) 286-8210
Patio No  
Plumbing -- commercial project Yes (414) 286-3116
Plumbing -- multi-family home Yes (414) 286-3361
Plumbing -- single-family, owner-occupied home Yes (414) 286-3361
Pool Yes (414) 286-8674
Public way -- use of Yes (414) 286-8210
Retaining walls Maybe (414) 286-8210
Roof -- tear off shingles No (414) 286-8210
Roof -- new (with new rafters, etc.) Yes  
Roof -- replace shingles No  
Rooming House (If 4 or more unrelated people are living in one apartment or residence) Yes (414) 286-8211
Shed Yes (414) 286-8210
Shingles -- new No  
Shingles -- replace No  
Sidewalk on private property No  
Sidewalk in front of home Probably (414) 286-8210
Sidewalk -- use of Yes (414) 286-8210
Sidewalk café Yes (414) 286-8480
Siding Yes (414) 286-8210
Signs Yes (414) 286-8210
Stairs/steps Probably (414) 286-8210
Street -- use of Yes (414) 286-8210
Swimming pool Yes (414) 286-8674
TV tower Yes (414) 286-8210
Tent with 2, 3 or 4 sides Yes (414) 286-8210
Tent with 3 or 4 open sides No  
Tent smaller than 600 s.f. No  
Water meter Yes (414) 286-8210
Water service - branch Yes (414) 286-8210
Water service - new Yes (414) 286-8210
Water service - tap Yes (414) 286-8210

  

 

Business Licenses

Select a link or call a telephone number below for more information about Business Licenses:  

Licenses are issued for: Need a license? Call
Alarm yes (414) 286-2238
Aluminum Can Recycling yes (414) 286-2238
Amusement Machine Distributor yes (414) 286-2238
Batteries, Used yes (414) 286-2238
Bicycles, Used yes (414) 286-2238
Billiard Hall yes (414) 286-2238
Bill Poster yes (414) 286-2238
Body Piercing yes (414) 286-3674
Bowling Alley yes (414) 286-2238
Carnival yes (414) 286-2238
Cigarette and Tobacco yes (414) 286-2238
Dance Hall yes (414) 286-2238
Dance Studio yes (414) 286-2238
Dangerous Weapons yes (414) 286-2238
Direct Seller yes (414) 286-2238
Exhibition yes (414) 286-2238
Extended Hours Establishment yes (414) 286-2238
Gasoline Filling Station yes (414) 286-2238
Gem Dealer yes (414) 286-2238
Gun Dealer yes (414) 286-2238
Home Improvement Contractor yes (414) 286-2238
Home Improvement Salesperson yes (414) 286-2238
Junk Collector yes (414) 286-2238
Junk Dealer yes (414) 286-2238
Loading Zone yes (414) 286-2238
Massage Therapy Establishment yes (414) 286-3280
Motor Vehicles, Used yes (414) 286-2238
Newspaper Vending yes (414) 286-2238
Parking Lot yes (414) 286-2238
Pawnbroker yes (414) 286-2238
Photography yes (414) 286-2238
Pool Hall yes (414) 286-2238
Precious Metals yes (414) 286-2238
Publication Rental (City Hall) yes (414) 286-2238
Resale Shop yes (414) 286-2238
Secondhand Dealer yes (414) 286-2238 
Shows yes (414) 286-2238
Snowplowing yes (414) 286-2238
Tatoo Parlor yes (414) 286-3674
Theater yes (414) 286-2238
Tires, Used yes (414) 286-2238
Transient Merchant yes (414) 286-2238
Videogame Center yes (414) 286-2238
Waste Collector yes (414) 286-2238
Weights and Measures yes (414) 286-3674

 

 

Food Establishment Licenses

Select a link or call a telephone number below for more information about Food Establishment Licenses:  

Licenses are issued for: Need a license? Call
Bed and Breakfast yes (414) 286-3674
Food Dealer yes (414) 286-3674
Food Dealer - Pay Renewal  Online yes (414) 286-3674
Food Distributor  yes (414) 286-3674
Food Peddler yes (414) 286-3674
Gas Station Convience Store yes (414) 286-3674
Grocery Store yes (414) 286-3674
Restaurant  yes (414) 286-3674
Temporary Events yes (414) 286-3674

 

 

Parking Permits

Select a link or call a telephone number below for more information about Parking Permits:

Permits are issued for: Need a permit? Call
Commuter Impacted yes (414) 933-4444
Handicapped yes (414) 933-4444
Night Parking Permit yes (414) 933-4444
Residential Nonconforming yes (414) 933-4444
Shift Workers yes (414) 933-4444
Night Parking Permissions yes (414) 286-8300

 

 

Personal Licenses

Select a link or call a telephone number below for more information about Personal Licenses:  

Licenses are issued for: Need a permit? Call
Birth yes (414) 286-3516
Death yes (414) 286-3516
Domestic Partner yes (414) 286-2238
Loading Zone, Disabled yes (414) 286-2238
Marriage yes (414) 278-4067
Lobbying yes (414) 286-2238

 

  

Special Event Permits

Select a link or call a telephone number below for more information about Special Event Permits:  

Permits are issued for: Need a license? Call
Banner yes (414) 286-3329
Block Party yes (414) 286-3329
Civic Center Plaza yes (414) 286-3329
Festival yes (414) 286-3329
Parade yes (414) 286-3329

 

  

Vehicle Licenses

Select a link or call a telephone number below for more information about Vehicle Licenses:  

Licenses are issued for: Need a license? Call
Ambulance    
Auto Wrecker yes (414) 286-2238
Bicycle yes (414) 286-2238
Carriage Ride yes (414) 286-2238
Excessive Size, Weight, Load    
Motor Vehicles, Used yes (414) 286-2238
Public Passenger Vehicle yes (414) 286-2238
Public Passenger Vehicle Driver yes (414) 286-2238

 

 

Fingerprinting

If a license application requires fingerprinting, please note:

All new applicants whose fingerprints are not on file with the Milwaukee Police Department must report between the hours of 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM (Monday thru Friday, excluding holidays) to the Police Administration Building, 951 N. James Lovell Street (7th St), Room 305 to be fingerprinted. If you have previously been fingerprinted by the Milwaukee Police Department, call (414) 935-7281 to determine whether your fingerprints are still on file. Renewal applicants do not need to be re-fingerprinted by the police department.


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