Bail Bondsmen Business
Overview, preparation and instructions to apply for a Bail Bondsmen Business
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Overview
Your business requires a Graduated Business License (GBL).
If you still have questions about your business type, please contact our office at 314-622-4528 to find out the appropriate steps that you will need to follow to obtain a business license for the City of St. Louis.
Instructions
Step 1: Approve Surety
Before visiting City Hall to acquire your Graduated Business License you must have Surety approved by:
Court Administrators Office
Pretrial Release Commissioner
Carnahan Building
1114 Market St.
St. Louis, MO 63103
(314)622-3340
If you obtain a Surety Bond through an Insurance Co., that Insurance Co. MUST also be approved by the Court Administrators Office.
Step 2: Complete GBL form and visit our office
Visit the License Collector’s office in Room 104 of City Hall in person. For your convenience, you may download the Graduated Business License application and fill it out in advance.
Step 3: Obtain Statement of Clearance
In addition to visiting the License Collector’s office, you will also need to obtain a clearance from the Collector of Revenue’s office at the location below:
City Hall Room 410
1200 Market St.
St. Louis, MO 63103
(314) 622-3291
St. Louis City Ordinance 63454
St. Louis City Revised Code Chapter 8.02.010 - Statement of Clearance requirement
Step 4: Obtain Occupancy Permit
You must also obtain an Occupancy Permit from the Building Division at the location below:
Building Division
Department of Public Safety
City Hall Room 425
1200 Market St.
St. Louis, MO 63103
(314) 622-3313
What to Expect
Once all clearances and payments are received, you will be able to obtain your license to do business in the City of St. Louis.
Additional Information
If you pay by check, the license application may be held for several working days until the check clears.
A separate Graduated Business License is required for each business location or trade name (St. Louis City Ordinance 52030).
Please visit our general information page to get more important information that you will need to know before obtaining your business license.
For more information about the License Collector's Office other resources and services, please visit our office home page. Once you are there, you will find a list of links to the various other resources and services provided by our office.
Contact
Office of the License Collector
(314) 622-4528
1200 Market Street,
City Hall Room 102-104
St. Louis, MO 63103
Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM