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Whether you're leaving on a fishing trip, opening a new business, trying to protect your pet, you can obtain a variety of licenses in or near Savage. Below is a list of locations that issue the most commonly requested licenses and permits.

Licenses

Motor Vehicle Plates & Tabs/Boat and Motor Licensing/Title Transfers
  Scott County License Bureau
  Scott County Government Center, Room 102
  200 4^th Avenue West
  Shakopee
  Phone: 952.496.8448

  License Bureau
  14125 Commerce Avenue
  Prior Lake
  Phone: 952.447.8817

Liquor & Tobacco/Charitable Gambling/Large Assembly Permits
  Savage City Hall
  6000 McColl Drive
  Savage
  Phone: 952.882.2660

  Scott County License Bureau
  Scott County Government Center, Room 102
  200 4^th Avenue West
  Shakopee
  Phone: 952.496.8468

Hunting/Fishing Licenses
  Scott County License Bureau
  Scott County Government Center, Room 102
  200 4^th Avenue West
  Shakopee
  Phone: 952.496.8448

  License Bureau
  14125 Commerce Avenue
  Prior Lake
  Phone: 952.447.8817
  Many sporting goods and convenience stores also carry these items.

Pet Licenses
All dogs in the City of Savage must be licensed. Dog licenses expire on December 31 of every year and it is the dog owners responsibility to renew the license. No license will be issued unless the owner can provide documentation that the dog has been vaccinated against rabies. The dog license fee is $10.00. Also, animals are not allowed to run at large and may be impounded if picked up. Feces left by an animal on any public or private property (other than his own) must be removed immediately. Not more than three (3) dogs and/or three (3) cats are allowed per household. Generally, the keeping of non-domesticated animals is prohibited.

License Information         952.882.2660
  Impound Information        952.894.9065

Permits
All of the following permits are available at City Hall, 6000 McColl Drive, 952.882.2660.

Block Parties
Cul-de-sacs and low volume neighborhood streets are eligible for block party permits. A $35 Savage fee and a $50 refundable deposit (for the barricades) are paid when filling out an application. The city provides street barricades, which are delivered and picked up by the City. Alcohol consumption is allowed on private property only. Picnic tables are allowed on the street, but passage must be allowed for motorists. Live or recorded music volumes must be kept at reasonable levels. On-street activities may continue only during daylight hours. Download an application.

Building Permits
Building permits are required for most projects including decks, porches, finished basements, garages, fireplaces, swimming pools, wood stoves, retaining walls (over 4 feet high), and demolition. No permit is required for a concrete patio. Before beginning a project, all residents are advised to check on permit requirements.

All plumbing, heating, air conditioning and ventilation contractors and subcontractors must be registered with the City of Savage.

Burning Permits
A City burning permit is required for all open burning, including recreational fires. Permits may be obtained at City Hall, Monday - Friday, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. or downloaded from this site.

Peddlers/ Solicitors
Door-to-door peddlers, defined as those who deliver merchandise at the same time as it is offered for sale, must have city council approval. Solicitors (those who take orders for future delivery) and non-profits salespeople must register at city hall. Such permit/registration should not be construed as an endorsement of the product or service offered. Peddlers are not permitted on property where a sign or notice is posted prohibiting them. Application and Regulations

Garage Sales
The annual number of occasions per property is limited to three. Signs may not be placed on utility poles.

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	Phone Numbers Community Resources Permits/Licenses Public Utilities Park & Rec City Ordinances	Whether you're leaving on a fishing trip, opening a new business, trying to protect your pet, you can obtain a variety of licenses in or near Savage. Below is a list of locations that issue the most commonly requested licenses and permits. Licenses Motor Vehicle Plates & Tabs/Boat and Motor Licensing/Title Transfers Scott County License Bureau Scott County Government Center, Room 102 200 4^th Avenue West Shakopee Phone: 952.496.8448 License Bureau 14125 Commerce Avenue Prior Lake Phone: 952.447.8817 Liquor & Tobacco/Charitable Gambling/Large Assembly Permits Savage City Hall 6000 McColl Drive Savage Phone: 952.882.2660 Scott County License Bureau Scott County Government Center, Room 102 200 4^th Avenue West Shakopee Phone: 952.496.8468 Hunting/Fishing Licenses Scott County License Bureau Scott County Government Center, Room 102 200 4^th Avenue West Shakopee Phone: 952.496.8448 License Bureau 14125 Commerce Avenue Prior Lake Phone: 952.447.8817 Many sporting goods and convenience stores also carry these items. Pet Licenses All dogs in the City of Savage must be licensed. Dog licenses expire on December 31 of every year and it is the dog owners responsibility to renew the license. No license will be issued unless the owner can provide documentation that the dog has been vaccinated against rabies. The dog license fee is $10.00. Also, animals are not allowed to run at large and may be impounded if picked up. Feces left by an animal on any public or private property (other than his own) must be removed immediately. Not more than three (3) dogs and/or three (3) cats are allowed per household. Generally, the keeping of non-domesticated animals is prohibited. License Information 952.882.2660 Impound Information 952.894.9065 Permits All of the following permits are available at City Hall, 6000 McColl Drive, 952.882.2660. Block Parties Cul-de-sacs and low volume neighborhood streets are eligible for block party permits. A $35 Savage fee and a $50 refundable deposit (for the barricades) are paid when filling out an application. The city provides street barricades, which are delivered and picked up by the City. Alcohol consumption is allowed on private property only. Picnic tables are allowed on the street, but passage must be allowed for motorists. Live or recorded music volumes must be kept at reasonable levels. On-street activities may continue only during daylight hours. Download an application. Building Permits Building permits are required for most projects including decks, porches, finished basements, garages, fireplaces, swimming pools, wood stoves, retaining walls (over 4 feet high), and demolition. No permit is required for a concrete patio. Before beginning a project, all residents are advised to check on permit requirements. All plumbing, heating, air conditioning and ventilation contractors and subcontractors must be registered with the City of Savage. Burning Permits A City burning permit is required for all open burning, including recreational fires. Permits may be obtained at City Hall, Monday - Friday, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. or downloaded from this site. Peddlers/ Solicitors Door-to-door peddlers, defined as those who deliver merchandise at the same time as it is offered for sale, must have city council approval. Solicitors (those who take orders for future delivery) and non-profits salespeople must register at city hall. Such permit/registration should not be construed as an endorsement of the product or service offered. Peddlers are not permitted on property where a sign or notice is posted prohibiting them. Application and Regulations Garage Sales The annual number of occasions per property is limited to three. Signs may not be placed on utility poles.