Business Licensing
All businesses and companies, including contractors and sub contractors operating in the City of Box Elder must have a business license.
Cannabis establishment employees can also use this portal to submit their employment information.
To apply for or renew a business or contractor license or to provide or update cannabis establishment employee information, please visit the following link: Business Licensing Portal and select the appropriate license type.
Alcohol Licensing
To apply for an alcohol license, download and complete the Uniform Alcoholic Beverage License Application.
For assistance with the application process, please contact us at: licenses@boxelder.us or call 605-923-1404.
Please note that all applications must be approved by the City Council and the South Dakota Department of Revenue prior to issuance. This process can take up to two months, so please plan accordingly.
Available Alcohol Licenses
LICENSE TYPE | NEW LICENSE FEE | RENEWAL FEE | SUNDAY SALES |
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CL - Convention Center | $125,000.00 | $1,500.00 | $200.00 |
PL - Package Off-Sale Liquor | $1,000.00 | $500.00 | $200.00 |
RL - Retail On-Sale Liquor | $125,000.00 | $1,500.00 | $200.00 |
RB - Retail On & Off Sale Malt Beverage & SD Wine | $300.00 | $300.00 | $200.00 |
RW - Retail On & Off Sale Wine | $700.00 | $500.00 | $200.00 |
There is also an annual fee of $50 per Video Lottery machine.
Medical Cannabis Licensing
For cannabis licensing, please email us at: licenses@boxelder.us or call 605-923-1404 for further direction on the application process.