What if I have multiple facilities? 

A grain buyer's license must be purchased for each location. Only one storage license is required if there is one owner and operator for multiple storage facilities within the same city.

No

The licensing period is July 1st - June 30th with an annual renewal. A renewal application will be mailed to you in May and it must be returned by July 1 or late fees will apply.

When do I renew my license? 

The licensing period is July 1st - June 30th with an annual renewal. A renewal application will be mailed to you in May and it must be returned by July 1 or late fees will apply.

No

A grain buyer's license must be purchased for each location. Only one storage license is required if there is one owner and operator for multiple storage facilities within the same city.

The licensing period is July 1st - June 30th with an annual renewal. A renewal application will be mailed to you in May and it must be returned by July 1 or late fees will apply.

FAQ: Exams/Inspections for Grain License Holders

All license holders are required to undergo one examination each year.

How often do I need to undergo an examination?

All license holders are required to undergo one examination each year.

No

Grain license holders must maintain detailed records of:

  • Copies of scale tickets, assembly(settlement) information, as well as check and ACH documentation.
  • Voluntary extension of credit contracts. 
  • Evidence of grain, rights in grain, and proceeds from the sale of grain for inspection.
  • Any other relevant information related to grain purchase.
What records must grain license holders keep?

Grain license holders must maintain detailed records of:

  • Copies of scale tickets, assembly(settlement) information, as well as check and ACH documentation.
  • Voluntary extension of credit contracts. 
  • Evidence of grain, rights in grain, and proceeds from the sale of grain for inspection.
  • Any other relevant information related to grain purchase.
No
  • Warehouses are required to maintain accurate records for all warehoused grain, including:
    • A daily log of each commodity received and shipped.
    • The balance remaining in the warehouse at the end of each business day.
    • A listing of all unissued grain warehouse receipts in the operator's possession.
    • Records of all outstanding grain warehouse receipts.
    • Records of all grain warehouse receipts that have been returned for cancellation.
    • Any other relevant information related to grain storage.
  • Copies of grain warehouse receipts or other documents must be kept for a minimum of three years.