Review General Merchandise Warehouse Licensing
Household Goods Warehouse Operator: Anyone who stores or warehouses household goods for compensation.
Household goods are:
• personal effectsWarehouse License Application
Before a warehouse can legally store goods for others they must file an application with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Each license authorizes warehousing in one city or town.
If you store household goods, a General Merchandise Storage Bond in the amount of at least $10,000 (per city) must be issued and a tariff must be filed.
If you do not store household goods, $50,000 in warehouseman's legal liability insurance may be filed in place of the General Merchandise Storage Bond. No tariff is required.
Inspection
An inspection of the facility is required at application. Inspectors may request information such as relevant records relating to the storage of goods. Inspections may include:
• Fire Protection – Must be protected in accordance with State Fire Code
• Floor Load – Can’t be overloaded • Aisles – Wide enough to permit movement of goods. Free from obstructions, litter, excessive dust.
• Goods – Furniture, mattresses, rugs, carpets and other goods must be wrapped.
• Rodent Control & Security System will be recorded
• Square Footage will be measured
• Identification tags and/or lot numbers will be verified
• Warehouse Physical Condition will be recorded
Warehouse Receipt
A copy of your warehouse receipt must be submitted.
License Renewal
The licensing period is July 1st - June 30th with an annual renewal. A renewal application will be mailed in May before the license expires and it must be returned by July 1st or late fees will apply. If you think your renewal may have been lost in the mail please contact us, we will resend the renewal application. Do not print out and send a new application from this page as it may cause a delay in receiving your license.
General Merchandise License Application
General Merchandise Storage Bond
General Merchandise Claim Form
Application and forms are available at General Merchandise Warehouse Licensing
General Merchandise License Fee is based on the storage capacity of the warehouse: | |
5,000 square feet or less | $110 |
5,000 square feet-10,000 square feet | $220 |
10,000 square feet-20,000 square feet | $330 |
20,000 square feet-100,000 square feet | $440 |
100,000 square feet-200,000 square feet | $550 |
200,001 or more square feet | $660 |
July 1 - June 30
General Merchandise Warehouse Licensing
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