Minnesota Statutes section 270C.72 (2004) requires the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) to collect social security numbers and Minnesota Business Identification Numbers (MBIN) when it issues licenses/permits/certifications that are required to operate a business or conduct a trade, profession or occupation in Minnesota.

Individual Licenses

A person applying for a license must provide their Social Security Number.

A Social Security Number is required for an individual applicator (a person) applying for a license.

Applicators license types include:

• Commercial Animal Waste Technician (CAWT)
• Commercial Pesticide Applicator (CPA)
• Noncommercial Pesticide Applicator (NCPA)
• Structural Pest Control Applicator (SPCA)

Please note: A Social Security Number is not public data, therefore the MDA does not disclose this information.

Business Licenses or Permits

For businesses, a Minnesota Business Identification Number (MBIN) is required, or a Social Security Number if no MBIN is available, when applying for
any of the following licenses or permits issued by the MDA:

• Ag-Lime License 
• Anhydrous Ammonia Storage Permit
• Bulk Fertilizer / Pesticide Storage Permit
• Chemigation Permit
• Fertilizer License (lawn service and dealers)
• Pesticide Dealer License
• Structural Pest Control Company License

A license will not be issued without a Minnesota Business Identification Number or Social Security Number. If you have questions, please call the Pesticide and Fertilizer Management Division at the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, 651-201-6121 and select the appropriate program from the menu.