Application process

Complete the application (PDF) and affidavit of goods (PDF).

Gather the following:

• An itemized list of sale merchandise
• The name and address of auctioneer(s)
• A $1,000 executed bond to Hennepin County
• Proof of partnership (if applicable)
• A copy of your Minnesota Department of Revenue sellers permit or your state sales tax number

Submit your application and payment by mail to:

DIRECTOR OF LICENSING – TRANSIENT MERCHANT
Hennepin County Government Center
300 S. 6th St., MC-026
Minneapolis, MN 55487-0026

If you cannot mail in your application, email vitalrecords@hennepin.us.

Fee

• $150
• Payment options

Additional information

• Transient merchant licenses are governed by Minnesota Statutes 329.099 through 329.17.
• License is good for one year, only at location indicated on the application.