Licensing and Permits

Dog Licenses

Residents are required to license their dogs in the City of Becker per City Ordinance, Chapter 10, Section 10.06, Subdivision 3.  Single Family Homes are allowed to have up to three dogs in their households.  All dogs must be licensed when they reach six months of age and are eligible for rabies shots.  License fees are $10 per dog and are good for their lifetime; however, rabies certificates must be submitted when shots are updated.  Click on the link below to complete the Dog License Application. Please note, you will need to submit paperwork from your veterinarian showing the rabies expiration date when applying.  One application must be completed for each dog.  If you would like to submit your paperwork by email and pay by credit card,  or if you have any questions, call 763-200-4239 for further instruction. 

• Dog License Application

Liquor Licenses

Liquor Licenses are required by state statute to sell liquor within the City of Becker.   City Ordinances governing liquor can be found in Chapter 5 Alcoholic Beverages Licensing and Regulation. Please choose the correct application for your needs below. If you have any questions please call City Hall at 763-200-4239.

New Licenses (On-Sale / Off Sale)

• New On-Sale / Off Sale Liquor License Application

Temporary / One Day Permits*

• 1 to 4 Day Temporary On-Sale Permit Application
• 1 Day Temporary Consumption and Display Permit Application
• Community Festival Permit Application
• Sports, Cultural, Convention Permit Application

    *For temporary / one day permit fees refer to the Fee Schedule

Mobile Food Units

All Mobile Food Units are required to be permitted through the City of Becker prior to doing business.  If you are interested in running a Mobile Food Unit in the City of Becker, please read the MFU City Code and then complete  the MFU Application and submit to City Hall.

• MFU City Code
• MFU Application

Mobile Food Units Permitted by the City

For a list of Mobile Food Units permitted by the City, please scroll to the bottom of the page.

Peddlers, Transient Merchants and Solicitors

All Peddlers, Transient Merchants and Solicitors are required to be either licensed by or registered with the City of Becker prior to doing any business within City limits.  Please refer to the Application / City Code for a detailed description of Peddlers, Transient Merchants and Solicitors and the laws that apply to each.  

• Application / City Code

Peddlers, Transient Merchants and Solicitors Currently Licensed or Registered with the City

Residents may request to see a license or registration for any Peddler, Transient Merchant or Solicitor.  A valid license or registration issued by the City will have a raised seal on it.  Below is a list of those individuals who have registered with the City.  If you have any concerns please contact the Police Department at 763-200-4267.