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Licenses, Permits, and Applications
The following permits, licenses and applications are available from various City of Manhattan departments. Most applications can be filled out online and submitted to the appropriate department.
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Permits & Licenses Available by Request
The following permits and licenses are available by contacting the Customer Service office at 785-587-2480 or by emailing CS@CityofMHK.com. If you would like a list of currently licensed businesses, please contact Customer Service during business hours Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Assembly Permit | Mobile Home | |
Block Party Permit | Pawnbroker/Precious Metal | |
Caterer | Private Club | |
Cereal Malt Beverage - on and off premises | Pushcart Operator | |
Drinking Establishment | Refuse Hauler | |
Drinking Establishment/Caterer Combo | Retail Liquor | |
Fireworks Display/Stands Permit | Scrap Metal Dealer Registration | |
Hotel Caterer | Sidewalk Signs and Dining Display Permit | |
Hotel Drinking Establishment | Solicitor Permit | |
Ice Cream Truck Operation and Vendor | Special Events Permit | |
Kennel | Temporary Alcoholic Liquor Permit | |
Massage Therapy - therapist and establishment | Tree Maintenance | |
| Vehicle for Hire - company and driver |
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- Application for Apprentice Registration
- Application for Individual Trade License
- Application for General Contractor License
- Application for Trade Contractor License
- Building Moving Permit
- Building Permit Application
- Demolition Permit Application
- Miscellaneous Permit Application (electrical, plumbing, mechanical, solar array)
- Curb Cut Permit Application
- Mobile Home Permit Application
Sign Permits
- Sign Permit Application
- Banner Sign Application (Moro & Anderson)
- Sign User Guide
- Sidewalk Brochure
- Temporary Sign Registration
- Trash Dumpster in the City Right of Way Application (Aggieville or Downtown MHK only)