License Division

Sign Up to Get Emails on License Applications -- Residents can now sign up to receive electronic notifications whenever a license application is made within a designated distance from a registered address. By registering a valid email address and password at the City's "E-Notify" link, users will be notified via email one day after any application within the designated distance is submitted. > Sign Up Now

> License E-Payment

License fees can be paid online with MasterCard or VISA. The refund policy for payments can be found at the Refund Policy link.

The City Clerk License Division administers and processes license and permit applications and license fees on behalf of the Common Council and City Clerk. For information relating to specific license and permit types, go to Licenses and Permits.

Lists of Licenses and Permits Issued	Format
Alcohol Beverage Establishment Licenses	> .pdf	> .xls
Alcohol Beverage Establishment Licenses, Suspended New!	> .pdf
Extended Hours Establishment Licenses	> .pdf	> .xls
Home Improvement Contractor Licenses	> .pdf	> .xls
Junk Collector Truck Licenses	> .pdf	> .xls
Loading Zone Permits	> .pdf	> .xls
Lobbyist Registrations (Alphabetically by Lobbyist)	> .pdf	.xls
Lobbyist Registrations (Alphabetically by Principal)	> .pdf	.xls
Private Alarm System Business Licenses	> .pdf	> .xls
Public Passenger Vehicle Driver Licenses	> .pdf	> .xls
Public Passenger Vehicle Driver Licenses, Suspended	> .pdf	> .xls
Public Passenger Vehicle Permits (Alphabetical Order)	> .pdf	> .xls
Public Passenger Vehicle Permits (Permit Number Order)	> .pdf	> .xls
Public Passenger Vehicle Permits, Suspended New!	> .pdf	>,xls
Temporary Extension Licenses	> .pdf	>,xls

Fingerprinting Requirements

The Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) is required to conduct an investigation of the criminal history of applicants for certain new and renewal licenses and permits. All applicants whose fingerprints are not already on file with the Milwaukee Police Department must report to the Police Administration Building at the following address and times in order to be fingerprinted:

Police Administration Building
Room 305
951 N James Lovell St (N 7th St)

Monday - Friday (excluding holidays)
8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Applicants previously fingerprinted by the MPD can contact the MPD at (414) 935-7281 to determine whether their fingerprints are still on file.

Additional References for Alcohol Beverage License Applicants

>Sample Floor Plan for Alcohol Beverage applications

>Tavern & Bar Capacity Information

>Information Pamphlet for New Applicants

Licenses and Permits Issued by Other City Departments

>Department of Neighborhood Services

>Development Center

>Health Department