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Trying to start a new business? Want to make sense of regulations? Our new Pivot Program business workshops bring the experts to you for lively discussions and one-on-one problem-solving.
The License Division's new instructional video series brings the knowledge and expertise of our staff right to your fingertips. You can access all our Clerk Notes videos on the Clerk Notes YouTube Channel
A listing of all licenses and permits administered by the License Division, along with accompanying documents.
We offer a number of services to help make your licensing process easy and convenient.
Access all forms and applications used by the License Division, as well as information regarding many of the licenses issued.
Follow the links below for more information on other City licenses or permits.
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.
Applicants previously fingerprinted by the MPD can contact the MPD at (414) 935-7281 to determine whether their fingerprints are still on file.
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:
951 James Lovell St. Monday - Friday (excluding holidays) 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Please take a minute to complete our online customer service survey. Your comments will help us to monitor our customer service and find out how we can improve our licensing services. We appreciate your time and feedback.
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City Clerk - License Division City Hall Room 105 200 E. Wells Street Milwaukee, WI 53202
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Each quarter, our staff puts together all the most helpful content and deliver it right to your inbox! To sign up, select "License Division News" at milwaukee.gov/e-notify. Spring 2019 Summer 2019 Latest Issue! Fall 2019