Licenses & Requirements

Electrician's License Requirements 

• Must have a Master Electrician or Journeyman Electrician Certificate and provide proof of passing the ICC or designated standard examination
• Must provide public liability insurance $500,000.00 
• Biennial Fees:  Master $100.00, Journeyman $80.00, Residential $60.00, Apprentice $40.00

Plumber's License Requirements 

• Must have a Master Plumber or Journeyman Plumber Certificate and provide proof of passing the ICC or designated standard examination
• Must provide public liability insurance $500,000.00 

• Biennial Fees:  Master $100.00, Journeyman $80.00, Residential $60.00, Apprentice $40.00

Mechanical License Requirements 

• Must have a Master Mechanical or Journeyman Mechanical Certificate and provide proof of passing the ICC or designated standard examination
• Must provide public liability insurance $500,000.00
• Biennial Fees:  Master $100.00, Journeyman, $80.00, Residential $60.00, Apprentice $40.00

Building Contractors License Requirements

Ordinance 1640 Chapter IV Article XIII

• Must have a Building Contractors License (Grandfather period is from 1/1/24 to 7/1/2024; After 7/1/24 must provide proof of passing the ICC or a designed standard examination
• Must provide public liability insurance $500,000.00
• Biennial Fees: 
• General Contractor $100.00, Building Contractor $80.00, Residential Contractor $60.00, Apprentice $40.00
• House Setter fee $60.00, Apprentice $40.00, provide current registration and license with the State of Kansas and $500,000.00 Liability Insurance
• Roofing Contractor fee is $60.00, Apprentice $40.00, provide current registration and license with the State of Kansas and $500,000.00 Liability Insurance 

Cereal Malt Beverage License 

• Must complete application
• Must pay an annual fee (on premise consumption is $125.00 and packaged for carryout is $75.00)
• Temporary CMB License is $50.00
• Must be approved by the City Commission
• Expiration is December 31st each year

Alcoholic Liquor Retailers 

• Must Provide KS State Liquor License
• Must pay an annual $250.00 fee
• City Licenses will run concurrent with the State Licenses

Alcoholic Liquor Sales for Consumption off premises 

• Provide KS State Liquor License
• Pay an annual $200.00 fee
• City Licenses will run concurrent with the State Licenses
• Temporary License is $25.00

Solicitors and Peddlers Requirements 

• Must complete an Solicitor and Peddler Application           
• Provide Photo ID
• Application fee $25.00
• Investigation of facts done by the Chief of Police not to exceed 5 days
• Licenses are valid from January 1 - June 30 or from July 1 - December 31
• Hours for soliciting are between 10am and 8pm

Arborist License Requirements 

• Must complete an Arborist Application           
• Must provide photo ID
• Must provide public liability insurance $100,000.00 for bodily injury and $20,000.00 for loss, destruction or injury of any property
• Must post $2,000 Surety Bond with the City Clerk 
• Must pay $10.00 annual fee
• License expires December 31st each year

Dogs/Cats/Domestic Animal License Requirements 

• Must be 6 months or older to get a license
• Must provide Rabies Certificate
• Fee is $10.00 unless spayed or neutered, then it is $5.00 per pet
• License expires December 31 each year
• $15.00 penalty per pet applies after the last business day in February

Utility Vehicle License Requirements 

• Must complete a UV Application   (copy of ordinance is attached to application)        
• Must have a valid drivers license to operate UV
• Provide proof of insurance on UV
• UV must be inspected by the local police department
• Permit fee $10.00 annually
• Licenses expires December 31 each year
• Display the UV permit (sticker) on the back of your UV on the right hand side at the bottom