Permits & Licenses

Welcome to the City of Bismarck’s Permits and Licenses page. Here, you will find essential information about the various permits managed by the city, designed to ensure the safety, development, and well-being of our community. Whether you're serving alcohol or involved with gaming, or running a pawnbroker or taxi organization, you will work with our department. Explore the categories below to learn more about the specific permits available, application procedures, and requirements necessary to keep Bismarck a thriving, well-regulated city.

Bismarck Administration Department works together with the Police Department to process and issue the following licenses:



  1. Administration

    Physical Address
    221 N. Fifth St.
    Fourth Floor
    Bismarck, ND 58506

    Fax: 701-222-6470