Fast Food Business
Overview, preparation and instructions to apply for a Fast Food Business
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Overview
These instructions apply to Fast Food businesses only and NOT to sit down establishments. (No tables and chairs)
If your establishment has tables and chairs, apply for a Restaurant business license.
Instructions
Step 1: Obtain State Sales Tax Number
P.O. Box 3300
Jefferson City, MO 65105
(573) 751-3505
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
Step 5: Obtain Health Permit
Finally, obtain a health permit from the Health Department. The Health Department requires a copy of your paid receipt for a Graduated Business License. Their location is listed below.
Health Department
City of St. Louis
1520 Market St.
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 657-1539
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