City Clerk License Division

NEW! Sign Up to Get Emails on License Applications -- Residents can now sign up to receive electronic notifications whenever a license application is made within a designated distance from a registered address. By registering a valid email address and password at the City's "E-Notify" link, users will be notified via email one day after any application within the designated distance is submitted. >Sign up Now

> License E-Payment

Pay Online! Online payment of licenses and permits may be made via E-Payment using a checking or savings account.

Lists of Licenses and Permits Issued	Format
Alcohol Beverage Establishment Licenses	>.txt	>.xls
Extended Hours Establishment Licenses	>.txt	>.xls
Home Improvement Contractor Licenses	>.txt	>.xls
Loading Zone Permits	>.txt	>.xls
Lobbyist Registrations (Alphabetically by Lobbyist)	>.txt	-
Lobbyist Registrations (Alphabetically by Principal)	>.txt	-
Private Alarm System Business Licenses	>.txt	>.xls
Public Passenger Vehicle Driver Licenses	>.txt	>.xls
Public Passenger Vehicle Driver Licenses, Suspended	>.txt	>.xls
Public Passenger Vehicle Permits (Alphabetical Order)	>.txt	>.xls
Public Passenger Vehicle Permits (Permit Number Order)	>.txt	>.xls

Fingerprinting Requirements

The Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) is required to conduct an investigation of the criminal history of applicants for certain new and renewal licenses and permits. All applicants whose fingerprints are not already on file with the Milwaukee Police Department must report to the Police Administration Building at the following address and times in order to be fingerprinted:

Police Administration Building

Room 305

951 N James Lovel St (N 7th St)

Monday - Friday (excluding holidays)

8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Applicants previously fingerprinted by the MPD can contact the MPD at (414) 935-7281 to determine whether their fingerprints are still on file.

Additional References for Alcohol Beverage License Applicants

>Sample Floor Plan for Alcohol Beverage applications

>Tavern & Bar Capacity Information

Licenses and Permits Issued by Other City Departments

>Department of Neighborhood Services