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Licensing and Permites

 
City Licenses and Permits
Alcohol in the Park

Alcohol permits for Leistikow Park can be purchased for $10/day at the Grafton Parks & Recreation office (715 West 5th Street).

Alcoholic Beverage License
Classes of retail licenses and annual fees:
  • On- and off-sale liquor and beer - $2,000
  • Off-sale liquor and beer - $1,150 (limit based on population - current limit of 3)
  • Lodge, annual (general on- and off-sale liquor and beer) - $1,000
  • On-sale beer - $250
  • On-sale wine - $250
  • Club, short term (monthly) - $40/month
To review the Alcoholic Beverage section of the  North Dakota Century Code, click here

State License Application
Click here for the Attorney General website and select appropriate state alcoholic beverage form.

City License ApplicationFor an individual or corporation application form, please call the Finance Department at 701-352-1561 or download form below.
Alcohol License Application
Grafton Code for Alcoholic Beverages
Alcoholic Beverages Permit at Special Event at Designated Premises
Alcoholic Beverages Possession & Consumption Permit in Public Areas Special Event
Animal License
Dog and cat license fees are $2.00 per quarter or $16.00 for a 2-year license.
Please contact the Grafton Police Department at (701) 352-1411 or stop by City Hall at 5 E. 4th St.
Auctioneer License
A license is required for any auction conducted within city limits of Grafton.   An application form is available at City Hall or you can download it below.  The fee is $25.00 per auction.
Auction License Application Form
Bicycle License
50 cents per year
Please contact the Grafton Police Department at (701) 352-1411 or stop by City Hall at 5 E. 4th St.
Building Permits
Fireworks License
A fireworks license is required to sell fireworks within city limits.  The fee is $50 and the application must be submitted to the City Auditor's office on or before the 30th day of November preceding the year for which the license is desired.

Hours for purchase and use of fireworks:
For a period beginning June 27 and ending July 5, both dates inclusive, during the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. except until 11:30 p.m. on July 4th only.
For an application, please call the Finance Department at (701) 352-1561, stop by City Hall at 5 East 4th Street or download application below.
Application to Sell Fireworks
Frozen Foods in Mobile Carriers Application
Game of Chance Permit
If you answer yes to all three of the following questions, you need a local permit for your raffle:
  • Is there a charge for the ticket?
  • Is there a chance to win something?
  • Is there a prize involved?
Permit Fees:
  • Single drawing - $10
  • Calendar drawing - $25
For permit application, please call the Finance Department at (701) 352-1561, pick one up at City Hall, 5 East 4th Street or download form below.
Game of Chance permit application
Motor Vehicle Dealer License
A Motor Vehicle Dealers license is required if you sell 4 or more new or used cars per year.  Term of license is from July 1st to June 30th.  The fee is $25.00 per year.  For the initial application, a $50.00 inspection fee is also required. Proof of a State Motor Vehicles License and franchise is needed.

For an application, please call the Finance Department at (701) 352-1561, stop by City Hall at 5 East 4th Street or download form below. Application must be received by June 1st. 
Motor Vehicle Application
Site Authorization
The local permit is from July 1st to June 30th of each year with a $10 fee.
Site Authorization form
Street or Public Property Closure for Special Events Permit
Transient Merchant License
For any person who does not reside in Grafton and is selling merchandise other than agricultural products, a transient merchant license is required with a daily fee of $25.
To obtain a Transient Merchant license, please stop by City Hall at 5 East 4th Street.