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Business Licensing & Permits

Apply for the licenses and permits necessary to build, do business, or host events in Olmsted County.

Child Care

Child Care

Family child care is a rewarding and demanding profession. A family child care provider may be the most important influence in the lives of children, after their parents and/or guardians.

Child Care

Family child care is a rewarding and demanding profession. A family child care provider may be the most important influence in the lives of children, after their parents and/or guardians.

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Olmsted County Public Health Services (OCPHS) licenses

Olmsted County Public Health Services (OCPHS) licenses

Business permits for organizations providing food and beverage service, lodging, camping or swimming.

Olmsted County Public Health Services (OCPHS) licenses

Business permits for organizations providing food and beverage service, lodging, camping or swimming.

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Sales

Sales

Sales licenses and permits for auctions, estate sales, precious metals, tobacco and traveling merchants.

Sales

Sales licenses and permits for auctions, estate sales, precious metals, tobacco and traveling merchants.

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Special Events

Special Events

Licensing and permits for special events and exhibitions, event camping or ministry services.

Special Events

Licensing and permits for special events and exhibitions, event camping or ministry services.

Special events within Olmsted County require a permit. Applications must be submitted at least 60 days prior to the event.

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Transportation

Transportation

Apply for utility, access and oversize vehicle permits.

Transportation

Apply for utility, access and oversize vehicle permits.

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