License Applications are listed in alphabetical order. Please contact the City Clerk’s office at cclerk@topeka.org or call 785-368-3941 with specific questions regarding the application process or license regulations as they will vary.
Alarm Agents & Alarm Companies
Obtained through the Topeka Police Department
Alcoholic Liquor Distr.
Cost: $2000
License Period: Same as State License
Reference: 9.15.060 to 9.15.090
Alcoholic Liquor Distribution License Application
Ambulance Business
Cost: $25
License Period: 1-1 to 12-31
Reference: 5.25.010 to 10.30.040
Ambulance Business License Application
Ambulance Vehicle
Cost: $275 each
Reference: 5.25.010 to 10.30.040
Ambulance Vehicle License Application
Auctioneer
Cost: $2 per day/$20 per year
License Period: See previous
Reference: 5.10.060
Auctioneer License Application
Automobile Buses
Cost: Per vehicle less than 6 passengers….$50.00
Per vehicle of 6 or 7 passengers….$70.00
Per vehicle of 8 or more passengers….$100.00
License period: 09-11 to 09-10
Reference: 5.10.070
Automobile Buses License Application
Cereal Malt Beverage (On-Premises)
Cost: $225
License Period: 1-1 to 12-31
Reference: 9.15.010
Cereal Malt Beverage (Off-Premises)
Cost: $75
License Period: 7-1 to 6-30
Reference: 9.15.010
Inspections: Guidelines
Off-Premises/On-Premises/Corporate
Off-Premises/On-Premises/Individual
Off-Premises/On-Premises/Partnership
Fireworks
Cost: $280
License Period: 6-29 to 7-4
Reference: 8.35.070
Fireworks License Application
Fireworks Retail Stand Complete Application Packet
Fireworks Stand Flyer
Flea Market Promoter
Cost: $100
License Period: 01-01 to 12-31
Reference: 5.115.120 to 5.115.170
Flea Market Promoter License Application
Going Out of Business
Cost: $75
License Period: 60 days/renew additional 45 days: $120
Reference: 5.75.010 to 5.75.160
Going Out of Business License Application
Microbrewery, Winery
License Period: Same as state license
Reference: 9.15.010
Mobile Food Service Units
Cost: $300
License Period: 1-1 to 12-31
Reference: 5.115.180
Mobile Food Service Unit Application
Pawnbrokers
Cost: $140
License Period: 1-1 to 12-31
Reference: 5.110.010 to 5.110.230
Pawnbrokers License Application
Peddlers & Solicitors
Cost: $250 (plus background check)
License Period: 1-1 to 12-31
Reference: 5.115.020
Peddlers and Solicitors License Application
Precious Metal Dealer
Cost: $35
License Period: 7-1 to 6-30
Reference: 5.125.010
Precious Metal Dealer License Application
Private Club / Drinking Establishment
Cost: $500
License Period: Same as state license
Reference: 9.15.010
Private Club / Drinking Establishment License Application
Retail Liquor Store
Cost: $600
License Period: Same as state license
Reference: 9.15.010
Retail Liquor Store License Application
Salvage Yard
Cost: $280 first year/$140 renewals
License Period: 1-1 to 12-31
Reference: 5.135.050
License Application:
New Salvage Yard Application
Renewal Salvage Yard Application
Second Hand Dealer
Cost: $32
License Period: 1-1 to 12-31
Reference: 5.140.010 to 5.140.060
Second Hand Dealer License Application
Security Guards & Security Companies
Obtained through the Topeka Police Department.
Septic Tank Cleaning
Cost: $35
License Period: 3-15 to 3-14
Reference: 5.145.010
Sidewalk Vendor
Cost: $10/day
Reference: 5.115.070 to 5.115.110
Sidewalk Vender License Application
Sign Hanger
Cost: $50
License Period: 9-1 to 8-31
Reference: 5.150.010 to 5.150.040
Sign Hanger License Application
Taxi Cab Company
Cost: $20 per cab
License Period: 1-1 to 12-31
Reference: 5.155.050
Taxi Cab Company License Application
Taxi Cab Driver
Cost: $10
License Period: 1-1 to 12-31
Reference: 5.155.050 to 5.155.110
Taxi Cab Driver License Application
Tobacco / Novelty Retail License
Cost: $500
License Period: 12 months YTD
Reference: 5.160.010 to 5.160.040
Tobacco / Novelty Retail License License Application
Transient Vendor
Cost: $10/day
Reference: 5.115.010
Transient Vendor License Application
Tree, Shrub & Vine Service
License Period: 1-1 to 12-31
Reference: 5.165.010 to 5.165.100
Tree, Shrub and Vine Service License Application
Wholesale Beer Distributor
Cost: $1400
License Period: Same as State License
Reference: 9.15.060 to 9.15.090
Wholesale Beer Distributor License Application