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215 SE 7th, Room 352
Topeka, KS 66603-3914
785-368-3725 Tel
785-368-3909 FAX

Brenda Younger, C.M.C. - City Clerk
215 SE 7th, Room 166
Topeka, KS 66603-3914
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785-368-3943 FAX
byounger@topeka.org

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City Clerk | License Information

Please fill out the application form and bring it to the City Clerk’s office in City Hall along with any required fees, certifications, licenses, etc.

Alcoholic Liquor Distr.
Cost: $2000
Dates: Same as State License
Reference: 9.15.060 to 9.15.090
License App

Ambulance Business
Cost: $25
Dates: 1-1 to 12-31
Reference: 5.25.010 to 10.30.040
License App

Ambulance Vehicle

Cost: $14 ea
Dates: 1-1 to 12-31
Reference: 5.25.010 to 10.30.040
License App

Amusement Park

Cost: $80 week/$20 day/$150 year
Dates: See previous
Reference: Sec. 5.10.050
License App

Auctioneer

Cost: $2 per day/$20 per year
Dates: See previous
Reference: 5.10.060
License App

Bill Posters
Cost:  $2 a day $5 a week $10 a month $25 a year
Date:  see previous
Reference:  9.10.010 to 9.10.140
License App

Cereal Malt Beverage (General)
Cost: $225
Dates: 1-1 to 12-31
Reference: 9.15.010

Cereal Malt Beverage (Limited)
Cost: $75
Dates: 7-1 to 6-30
Reference: 9.15.010
Circuses
Cost: $50 day/$150 week
Dates: See previous
Reference: Repealed by Ord. 19370

Cleaners/Dry Cleaners

Cost: $20
Dates: 11-1 to 10-31
Reference: 5.10.150
License App

Dance Hall
- Beer
Cost: $160
Dates: 1-1 to 12-31
Reference: 5.65.010 to 5.65.070
License App

Dance Hall - Hall
Cost: $8 DAY/$80 YEAR
Dates: 1-1 TO 12-31
Reference: 5.65.010 to 5.65.070
License App

Dance Hall
- Non Profit
Cost: $8
Dates: 1-1 to 12-31
Reference: 5.65.010 to 5.65.070
License App

Dance Hall
- Regular
Cost: $50 year
Dates: 1-1 to 12-31
Reference: 5.65.010 to 5.65.070
License App

Fireworks

Cost: $280
Dates: 6-27 to 7-5
Reference: 8.35.070
License App
Retail Fireworks Stand Information

Funeral Escort Service

Cost: $80 first year/$40 renewals
Dates: 1-1 to 12-31
Reference: 10.45.010 to 5.70.060
License App

Going Out of Business

Cost: $75
Dates: 60 days/renew additional 45 days: $120
Reference: 5.75.010 to 5.75.160
License App

Haunted House Permit

Cost: $105
Reference: 5.80.010 to 5.80.060
License App

Microbrewery, Winery

Dates: Same as state license
Reference: 9.15.010

Mobile Food Service Units
Cost: $250 6 Months
Date: 6 Months
Reference: 5.115.100, 5.115.120 AND 5.115.140
License App
Open After Midnight
Cost: $40
Dates: 5-1 to 4-30
Reference: 5.20.010 to 5.20.080
License App

Paintball Guns

Cost: $100 12 Months
Date: 12 Months
Reference: 9.40.010
License App

Pawnbrokers

Cost: $140
Dates: 1-1 to 12-31
Reference: 5.110.010 to 5.110.230
License App

Peddlers

Cost: $140
Dates: 30 days
Reference: 5.115.010
License App

Precious Metal Dealer

Cost: $35
Dates: 7-1 to 6-30
Reference: 5.125.010
License App

Private Club/Drinking Establishment

Cost: $500
Dates: Same as state license
Reference: 9.15.010
License App

Professional Boxing/Wrestling

Cost: $140
Dates: Year to date
Reference: 5.130.010 to 5.130.060
License App

Retail Liquor Store

Cost: $600
Dates: Same as state license
Reference: 9.15.010
License App

Salvage Yard

Cost: $280 first year/$140 renewals
Dates: 1-1 to 12-31
Reference: 5.135.050
License App Second Hand Dealer
Cost: $32
Dates: 1-1 to 12-31
Reference: 5.140.010 to 5.140.060
License App

Septic Tank Cleaning

Cost: $35
Dates: 3-15 to 3-14
Reference: 5.145.010

Sign Hanger

Cost: $50
Dates: 9-1 to 8-31
Reference: 5.150.010 to 5.150.040
License App

Solicitors

Cost: $140
Dates: 30 days
Reference: 5.115.010
License App | Street Salesman

Taxi Cab Company
Cost: $20 per cab
Dates: 1-1 to 12-31
Reference: 5.155.050
License App

Taxi Cab Driver

Cost: $10
Dates: 1-1 to 12-31
Reference: 5.155.050 to 5.155.110
License App

Tobacco/Novelty Retail License

Cost: $500
Dates: 12 months YTD
Reference: 5.160.010 to 5.160.040
License App

Transient Merchant

Cost: $140
Dates: 30 days
Reference: 5.115.010
License App

Tree, Shrub & Vine Service
Cost: $100
Dates: 1-1 to 12-31
Reference: 5.165.010 to 5.165.100
License App

Wholesale Beer Distributor

Cost: $1400
Dates: Same as State License
Reference: 9.15.060 to 9.15.090
License App
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