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Important Notice: New License and Permit Surcharge

As part of our ongoing efforts to improve our services, the MDA is introducing a surcharge (MINN. STAT. 17.033) on certain licenses and permits. This surcharge is an application processing charge that will be added to applications and renewals for 2025 and beyond. The surcharge will be calculated as 5% of the license or permit fee, with a minimum charge of $5.

The surcharge is supporting the modernization of our technology systems, which will provide better online services and more efficient processing of applications. The collected funds will be dedicated to upgrading our electronic systems, making it easier for you to interact with us and access the services you need.

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License Title Category Learn Apply Renew Train
Ag Lime License Fertilizers, Pesticides & Chemicals About Apply Renew
Anhydrous Ammonia (NH3) Storage Permit Fertilizers, Pesticides & Chemicals About Apply
Apiary Inspection Request Other About Apply
Bulk Fertilizer Storage Permit Fertilizers, Pesticides & Chemicals About Apply
Bulk Fertilizer Storage Substantial Alteration Permit Fertilizers, Pesticides & Chemicals About Apply
Bulk Milk Hauler & Sampler License Dairy, Milk About Renew
Bulk Pesticide Storage Permit Fertilizers, Pesticides & Chemicals About Apply
Bulk Pesticide Storage Substantial Alteration Permit Fertilizers, Pesticides & Chemicals About Apply
Chemigation Permit Fertilizers, Pesticides & Chemicals About Apply
Commercial Animal Waste Technician Applicator License Fertilizers, Pesticides & Chemicals About Apply Renew Train
Commercial Animal Waste Technician Company License Fertilizers, Pesticides & Chemicals About Apply Renew
Commercial Animal Waste Technician Site Manager License Fertilizers, Pesticides & Chemicals About Apply Renew Train
Commercial Pesticide Applicator License Fertilizers, Pesticides & Chemicals About Apply Renew
Corporate Farm Certificate - Corporation Other About Apply Renew
Corporate Farm Certificate - Limited Liability Company Other About Apply Renew
Corporate Farm Certificate - Limited Partnership (or LLLP) Other About Apply Renew
Corporate Farm Certificate - Trust / Pension / Investment Fund Other About Apply Renew
Cottage Food Producer Registration Food – Cottage, Retail, Wholesale, Feed, Pet Food About Apply Renew Train
Custom Exempt Meat Processing Meat, Poultry, Eggs About
Dairy Plants/Farmstead Cheese & Transfer Stations Dairy, Milk About
Feed Certificate for Export/Certificate of Free Sale Feed, Pet Food About Apply
Fertilizer License Fertilizers, Pesticides & Chemicals About Apply Renew
Firewood Heat Treatment Certificate Plants, Trees & Seed About Apply
Food Broker Food – Cottage, Retail, Wholesale About Renew
Food Certificate for Export/Certificate of Free Sale Meat, Poultry, Eggs, Dairy, Milk, Food – Cottage, Retail, Wholesale About Apply
General Merchandise Warehouse License Other About Apply Renew
Grain Buy & Store License Produce, Fruits, Vegetables, Grain, Crops About Apply Renew
Grain Buyer License Produce, Fruits, Vegetables, Grain, Crops About Apply Renew
Hemp Application Crops, Plants, Trees & Seed, Other About Apply Renew
Hunter Harvested Venison Donation Meat, Poultry, Eggs About
Live Plant Dealer Plants, Trees & Seed About Apply Renew
Livestock Dealer License Livestock About Renew
Livestock Market Agency License Livestock About Renew
Livestock Meat Packing Company License Livestock About Renew
Minnesota Grown Membership Labeling License Other About Apply Renew
Noncommercial Pesticide Applicator License Fertilizers, Pesticides & Chemicals About Apply Renew
Nursery Stock Certificate Renewal - See Live Plant Dealer Plants, Trees & Seed About
Pesticide Dealer License Fertilizers, Pesticides & Chemicals About Apply Renew
Pesticide Product Registration Fertilizers, Pesticides & Chemicals About Apply
Phytosanitary Export Certificate Plants, Trees & Seed, Produce, Fruits, Vegetables, Grain, Crops About Apply
Poultry Processing Meat, Poultry, Eggs About Apply
Private Pesticide Applicator Certification Fertilizers, Pesticides & Chemicals About Apply Renew Train
Retail Food Handler Food – Cottage, Retail, Wholesale About Renew
Retail Mobile Food Handler Food – Cottage, Retail, Wholesale About Renew
Sale of Eggs in Minnesota Meat, Poultry, Eggs About Apply
Seed Permit Plants, Trees & Seed, Crops About Apply
Seed Screenings Permit Plants, Trees & Seed, Crops About Apply
Soil and Plant Amendment Product Registration Fertilizers, Pesticides & Chemicals About Apply
Special Event Food Stand License Food – Cottage, Retail, Wholesale About Apply
Specialty Fertilizer Product Registration Fertilizers, Pesticides & Chemicals About Apply
Structural Pest Control Applicator License Fertilizers, Pesticides & Chemicals About Apply Renew
Structural Pest Control Company License Fertilizers, Pesticides & Chemicals About Apply Renew
Tree Care Registry Plants, Trees & Seed About Apply Renew
Wholesale Food Handler Food – Cottage, Retail, Wholesale About Renew
Wholesale Food Processor Manufacturer USDA Food – Cottage, Retail, Wholesale About Renew
Wholesale Food Processor/Manufacturer Food – Cottage, Retail, Wholesale About Renew
Wholesale Produce Dealer License Produce, Fruits, Vegetables, Grain About Apply Renew