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.

Refuse Hauler (Commercial) License

  • Departments:City%20Clerk
  • Categories:Business Licenses
  • Phone:952-233-9300
  • Fax:952-233-3801

All refuse and recycling haulers servicing Shakopee businesses must be licensed. Licenses must be renewed annually by Jan. 1.

For residential service, the city operates on a single-hauler system and currently contracts with Dick's Sanitation Inc. (DSI).

How to obtain a license

Submit your application through our ePortal for permits and licenses. You will be required to register for an account before submitting your application. Application fees, if applicable, may be paid 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.