Licenses & Permits

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The City of Shakopee issues many different types of permits and licenses. Unless otherwise noted, permits and licenses can be purchased online using our ePortal for permits and licenses. Select your permit type for more information.

Zoning Verification Letter

  • Departments:Planning
  • Categories:Planning Permits
  • Email:
  • Phone:952-233-9322

Zoning verification letters can be issued, with a fee, for any applicant who wants an official letter from the city that verifies zoning and land use information on a specified parcel of land in the city. Fees for verification letters can be found in city’s annual Fee Schedule.

How to apply

  1. Register for an account on our ePortal for permits and licenses.
  2. Submit your application and any supporting documentation within the ePortal.
  3. Pay application fees, if applicable, in the ePortal using credit card or electronic check.
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Driver's Licenses

The Scott County Customer Service C enter, located at 400 Fourth Ave. W., Shakopee, provides driver’s license application and renewal, motor vehicle plates and title transactions, passport applications and renewal.

Business Licensing or Regulation

Currently the city does not license or regulate most businesses. For state or county licensing, contact the Minnesota Small Business Assistance Office at 651-556-8425.

Food and Health Licenses

If an individual business involves working with food, or if interested in obtaining a caterer's license, contact the Minnesota Department of Health.

Charitable Gambling Licenses

Contact the Gambling Control Board at 651-639-4072 for information.