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I re-package feed at my retail store, do I need a license?

Yes. If you are manufacturing, which includes but not limited to grinding, mixing, blending, processing, packaging, or labeling a commercial feed for distribution in the state, you will need a Minnesota Commercial Fee License. Please send an e-mail to mda.licensing@state.mn.us or call 651-201-6062 to obtain a license application.

No

Questions regarding licensing, registration, or tonnage may be directed to mda.licensing@state.mn.us or 651-201-6062.

Who do I contact for licensing and registration questions?

Questions regarding licensing, registration, or tonnage may be directed to mda.licensing@state.mn.us or 651-201-6062.

No

The license year is the same as the calendar year. All Minnesota commercial feed licenses expire on December 31. You must renew on or before that date, or a late penalty will be charged. Please note that late penalties are assessed by postmark date, not date of receipt. License renewals are mailed by the MDA in mid-November. If you do not receive your license renewal by December 1, please send an e-mail to mda.licensing@state.mn.us or call 651-201-6062.

Your payment must be postmarked by the due date of application. Please note that late penalties are assessed by postmark date, not date of receipt. You must include all late penalties with your paperwork as we cannot waive late penalties. If you want to appeal, you may send an e-mail to mda.licensing@state.mn.us or call 651-201-6062.

License renewals are mailed by the MDA in mid-November. If you do not receive your license renewal by December 1, please send an e-mail to mda.licensing@state.mn.us or call 651-201-6062.

You can check the status of your license online. Please note that it can take up to 30 days to process your license or license renewal, so we recommend checking back once 30 days has passed. Unfortunately, your registration status cannot be reviewed online. For a current list of your registered products send an e-mail to mda.licensing@state.mn.us.

No. A license is not transferable from one person to another, from one ownership to another, or from one location to another. Please contact us at mda.licensing@state.mn.us or call 651-201-6062 if you have licensing questions.

A new license is necessary when any of the following has occurred:

  • The physical location of the facility has changed
  • The facility has changed ownership
  • The business name has been changed

Please send an e-mail to mda.licensing@state.mn.us or call 651-201-6062 to obtain a new license application and get the previous license cancelled.

 

Yes. Licenses are not transferable from one person to another or from one ownership to another. Please send an e-mail to mda.licensing@state.mn.us or call 651-201-6062 to obtain a new license application.

Yes. Licenses are not transferable from one location to another. Please send an e-mail to mda.licensing@state.mn.us or call 651-201-6062 to obtain a new license application and get the previous license cancelled.

Yes. If you are manufacturing, which includes but not limited to grinding, mixing, blending, processing, packaging, or labeling a commercial feed for distribution in the state, you will need a Minnesota Commercial Fee License. Please send an e-mail to mda.licensing@state.mn.us or call 651-201-6062 to obtain a license application.

Questions regarding licensing, registration, or tonnage may be directed to mda.licensing@state.mn.us or 651-201-6062.

Registration Frequently Asked Questions

Product registration renewals are mailed mid-May. If you do not receive your registration renewal by June 1, please send an e-mail to mda.licensing@state.mn.us or call 651-201-6062. You must renew on or before June 30 of the current registration year to avoid being charged a late penalty. Please note that late penalties are assessed by postmark date, not receipt date.

How will I know when it's time to renew my product registration?

Product registration renewals are mailed mid-May. If you do not receive your registration renewal by June 1, please send an e-mail to mda.licensing@state.mn.us or call 651-201-6062. You must renew on or before June 30 of the current registration year to avoid being charged a late penalty. Please note that late penalties are assessed by postmark date, not receipt date.

No

Product registration renewals are mailed mid-May. If you did not receive your registration renewal by June 1, please send an e-mail to mda.licensing@state.mn.us or call 651-201-6062.

I did not receive my pet food/specialty pet food registration renewal. What should I do?

Product registration renewals are mailed mid-May. If you did not receive your registration renewal by June 1, please send an e-mail to mda.licensing@state.mn.us or call 651-201-6062.

No

Your payment must be postmarked by the due date of application. Please note that late penalties are assessed by postmark date, not receipt date. You must include all late penalties with your paperwork as we cannot waive late penalties. If you want to appeal, you may send an e-mail to mda.licensing@state.mn.us or call 651-201-6062.

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