After passing the exam, complete the online cottage food producer registration. Click on “I need to apply for a new license”, then choose “Cottage Foods Producer Registration” from the dropdown menu.
To register through the mail, request a paper application and training by emailing MDA.CottageFood@state.mn.us or calling 651-201-6062. Please leave a detailed message, including your first and last name and mailing address.
After passing the exam, complete the online cottage food producer registration. Click on “I need to apply for a new license”, then choose “Cottage Foods Producer Registration” from the dropdown menu.
To register through the mail, request a paper application and training by emailing MDA.CottageFood@state.mn.us or calling 651-201-6062. Please leave a detailed message, including your first and last name and mailing address.
Submit the registration form with the fee, if required.
- If you are registering online, payment of any fees can be completed online at the same time as your registration.
- If you are registering through the mail, send the registration form and fee, if required, to the mailing address on the form.
Submit the registration form with the fee, if required.
- If you are registering online, payment of any fees can be completed online at the same time as your registration.
- If you are registering through the mail, send the registration form and fee, if required, to the mailing address on the form.
MDA will send you a registration card in the mail that will contain a unique registration number. Please allow approximately 3-4 weeks for processing.
You will be considered registered once your registration is processed by the MDA. You may check the status of your registration. If your registration has been processed, you will be listed, and can sell your cottage food items.
MDA will send you a registration card in the mail that will contain a unique registration number. Please allow approximately 3-4 weeks for processing.
You will be considered registered once your registration is processed by the MDA. You may check the status of your registration. If your registration has been processed, you will be listed, and can sell your cottage food items.
Yes. Individuals can register using their legal name as either an individual or a sole proprietorship. If you are registered as a sole proprietorship with the Minnesota Secretary of State you can also register a “doing business as” (DBA) name. Both the legal name of the sole proprietorship and the DBA name are required on the Cottage Food Producer Registration Form.
Yes. Individuals can register using their legal name as either an individual or a sole proprietorship. If you are registered as a sole proprietorship with the Minnesota Secretary of State you can also register a “doing business as” (DBA) name. Both the legal name of the sole proprietorship and the DBA name are required on the Cottage Food Producer Registration Form.