The clerk’s office is where the liquor and operator licenses and any local kennel or pet shop license are filed, and in Milwaukee, Madison and the other agent jurisdictions the local health department licenses food in place of the state. Ask the clerk before signing the lease.
Checked Oct 21, 2026 against the agency’s page.
Step 2 of 6: Register for tax
1Set up the business
2Register for tax
3Approve the space
4Get the permits for your kind of business
5Alcohol permits
6Before the first hire
Issued by Your city, village or town clerk.
Sources and dates
Wisconsin One Stop Business Portal, opening your business pages; municipal ordinances. Checked against the agency’s page on the date shown; cities add their own fees.
Questions about opening here.
Yes. The clerk’s office is where the liquor and operator licenses and any local kennel or pet shop license are filed, and in Milwaukee, Madison and the other agent jurisdictions the local health department licenses food in place of the state.
Yes. The clerk’s office is where the liquor and operator licenses and any local kennel or pet shop license are filed, and in Milwaukee, Madison and the other agent jurisdictions the local health department licenses food in place of the state.
Yes. The clerk’s office is where the liquor and operator licenses and any local kennel or pet shop license are filed, and in Milwaukee, Madison and the other agent jurisdictions the local health department licenses food in place of the state.
Yes. The clerk’s office is where the liquor and operator licenses and any local kennel or pet shop license are filed, and in Milwaukee, Madison and the other agent jurisdictions the local health department licenses food in place of the state.
Yes. The clerk’s office is where the liquor and operator licenses and any local kennel or pet shop license are filed, and in Milwaukee, Madison and the other agent jurisdictions the local health department licenses food in place of the state.
Yes. The clerk’s office is where the liquor and operator licenses and any local kennel or pet shop license are filed, and in Milwaukee, Madison and the other agent jurisdictions the local health department licenses food in place of the state.
Yes. The clerk’s office is where the liquor and operator licenses and any local kennel or pet shop license are filed, and in Milwaukee, Madison and the other agent jurisdictions the local health department licenses food in place of the state.
Yes. The clerk’s office is where the liquor and operator licenses and any local kennel or pet shop license are filed, and in Milwaukee, Madison and the other agent jurisdictions the local health department licenses food in place of the state.
Yes. The clerk’s office is where the liquor and operator licenses and any local kennel or pet shop license are filed, and in Milwaukee, Madison and the other agent jurisdictions the local health department licenses food in place of the state.
Yes. The clerk’s office is where the liquor and operator licenses and any local kennel or pet shop license are filed, and in Milwaukee, Madison and the other agent jurisdictions the local health department licenses food in place of the state.
Yes. The clerk’s office is where the liquor and operator licenses and any local kennel or pet shop license are filed, and in Milwaukee, Madison and the other agent jurisdictions the local health department licenses food in place of the state.
Yes. The clerk’s office is where the liquor and operator licenses and any local kennel or pet shop license are filed, and in Milwaukee, Madison and the other agent jurisdictions the local health department licenses food in place of the state.
Yes. The clerk’s office is where the liquor and operator licenses and any local kennel or pet shop license are filed, and in Milwaukee, Madison and the other agent jurisdictions the local health department licenses food in place of the state.
Yes. The clerk’s office is where the liquor and operator licenses and any local kennel or pet shop license are filed, and in Milwaukee, Madison and the other agent jurisdictions the local health department licenses food in place of the state.
Yes. The clerk’s office is where the liquor and operator licenses and any local kennel or pet shop license are filed, and in Milwaukee, Madison and the other agent jurisdictions the local health department licenses food in place of the state.
Yes. The clerk’s office is where the liquor and operator licenses and any local kennel or pet shop license are filed, and in Milwaukee, Madison and the other agent jurisdictions the local health department licenses food in place of the state.
Yes. The clerk’s office is where the liquor and operator licenses and any local kennel or pet shop license are filed, and in Milwaukee, Madison and the other agent jurisdictions the local health department licenses food in place of the state.
Yes. The clerk’s office is where the liquor and operator licenses and any local kennel or pet shop license are filed, and in Milwaukee, Madison and the other agent jurisdictions the local health department licenses food in place of the state.
Yes. The clerk’s office is where the liquor and operator licenses and any local kennel or pet shop license are filed, and in Milwaukee, Madison and the other agent jurisdictions the local health department licenses food in place of the state.
Yes. The clerk’s office is where the liquor and operator licenses and any local kennel or pet shop license are filed, and in Milwaukee, Madison and the other agent jurisdictions the local health department licenses food in place of the state.
Your city, village or town clerk.
Step 2 of 6, register for tax. The steps before it: set up the business.
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