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A-Z License List

License, Permit & Registration Service (Wisconsin.gov)

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License or Permit ↓ Division ↓ Fees (Subject to Change) ↓
Animal Control Facility (eff. 6/1/2011)
 DAH See ATCP 16, Wis. Adm. Code (pending).
Animal Dealer License DAH $220 annual license
Animal Food Processor License DFS $200 annual/$25 one-time inspection. For more information, call 608-224-4720. Statute 95.75; DATCP Rule 57
Animal Import Permit (certain animals) DAH No fee.
Animal Market License DAH $420 annual (5 or more sales events)
$220 annually (fewer than 5 sales events)
$280 annually (equine market)
Animal Shelter (eff. 6/1/2011) DAH See ATCP 16, Wis. Adm. Code (pending).
Animal Transport Vehicle (animal dealers, markets and truckers) DAH $20 annually per vehicle
Animal Trucker License DAH $60 annual license
Animals Diseased; Permit to Move DAH No fee.
Apiary Inspection Certificate; Interstate Movement DARM $50 per certificate
Bulk Milk Tanker; Grade A Permit DFS No fee. For more information, call 608-224-4720. Statute 97.21; DATCP Rule 82
Bulk Milk Tanker; License to Operate DFS $45 annual license. Application; Fee Sheet; For more information, call 608-224-4720. Statute 97.21; DATCP Rule 82
Bulk Milk Weigher and Sampler License DFS $60 for 2-year license.View the personal license fee & exam information for this license. Application; Bulk Milk Haulers Training Manual; Final Testing Inspection Notice for Applicants; For more information, call 608-224-4885. Statute 98.146; DATCP Rule 82
Butter Grader License DFS $75 for 2-year license.View the personal license fee & exam information for this license. For more information, call 608-224-4885. Statute 97.175; DATCP Rule 80, 85
Buttermaker License DFS $75 for 2-year license.View the personal license fee & exam information for this license. Application; Buttermaker Qualification Addendum. For more information, call 608-224-4885. Statute 97.17; DATCP Rule 69, 60, 80
Cattle and Bison; Import Permit DAH No fee. Testing at owner's expense.
Cattle; Burcellosis-Free Herd Certification DAH
$50 per year of certification.
Cattle/Goats; Johne's Disease Herd Classification DAH No fee. Testing at owner's expense.
Cattle; Johne's Disease Vaccination Approval DAH No fee.
Cattle; Tuberculosis-Free Herd Certificate DAH
$50 per year of certification.
Cheese Grader License DFS $75 for 2-year license.View the personal license fee & exam information for this license. For more information, call 608-224-4885. Statute 97.175; DATCP Rule 80, 81
Cheese Logo (Wisconsin); Permit to Use DFS No fee.
Cheesemaker License DFS $75 for 2-year license.View the personal license fee & exam information for this license. Application; Cheesemaker Qualification Addendum. For more information, call 608-224-4885. Statute 97.17; DATCP Rule 69, 60, 80
Christmas Tree Grower License DARM $20 to $900 annually, based on sales.
Dairy Farm; Grade A Permit DFS No fee. For more information, call 715-839-3844. Statute 95.22; DATCP Rule 60
Dairy Farm; Milk Producer License DFS $30 annual fee paid by dairy plant. For more information, call 715-839-3844. DATCP Rule 60
Dairy Plant License DFS See ATCP 80.04, Wis. Adm. Code. An operator who procures milk from producers must also hold a milk contractor license. For more information, call 608-224-4720. DATCP Rule 80; Fee Sheet
Dairy Plant - Grade A BMT Cleaning Facility DFS See ATCP 80.06, Wis. Adm. Code. Statute 97.20; DATCP Rule 80; Active Grade A BMT Cleaning Facilities
Dairy Plant; Grade A Permit DFS See ATCP 80.06, Wis. Adm. Code. Statute 97.20; DATCP Rule 80
Dating Service DTCP No license, but performance bond required.
Dead Animals; Carcass Dealer Registration DFS No fee.
Dead Animal Collector License DFS $100 annually for each location. For more information, call 608-224-4720. Statute 95.82, 97.44; DATCP Rule 57
Dead Animals; Transport Vehicle Permit DFS No fee. Statute 95.72; 
DATCP Rule 57
Deer and Elk (Farm-Raised); Brucellosis Free Herd DAH
$50 per year of certification.
Deer and Elk (Farm-Raised); CWD Herd Status Program DAH No fee. Testing at owner's expense.
Deer and Elk (Farm-Raised); Herd Registration DAH $162.50 up to 15 cervids. $325 over 15.
Deer and Elk (Farm-Raised); Hunting Preserve Registration Certificate DAH $500 for 10-year certificate.
Deer and Elk; Import Permit DAH No fee.
Deer and Elk (Farm-Raised); TB Accredited Free Certification DAH
$50 per year of certification.
Deer and Elk (Farm-Raised); TB Qualified Herd Certification DAH
$50 per year of certification.
Dog Breeder (eff. 6/1/2011) DAH See ATCP 16, Wis. Adm. Code (pending).
Dog Breeding Facility (eff. 6/1/2011) DAH See ATCP 16, Wis. Adm. Code (pending).
Dog Dealer (eff. 6/1/2010) DAH See ATCP 16, Wis. Adm. Code (pending).
Dog Dealer; Out-of-State (eff. 6/1/2011) DAH See ATCP 16, Wis. Adm. Code (pending).
Equine Quarantine Station; Permit DAH Equine quarantine station annual permit fee: $100. $100 permit fee per shipment.
Fairs; County or District Fair Judge Registration DAD No fee.
Feed (Commercial); License to Manufacture or Distrubute DARM See ATCP 42.02, Wis. Adm. Code (license fee and annual "tonnage" fees).
Feedlot (Approved Import Feedlot); Permit DAH $140 annual fee.
Fertilizer; License to Manufacture or Distribute DARM See ss. 94.64(cr), (4) and (5), Wis. Stats.
Fertilizer Product <24% NPK; Permit DARM $25 per permitted product. Permit for non-Ag or special Ag use only. Permit is valid until product label changes or permit is suspended.
Fish Farm Registration DAH See ATCP 10.61, Wis. Adm. Code.
Fish Import Permit DAH $90 for each import permit.
Fitness Center DTCP No license, but performance bond required.
Food Marketing Permit (temporary permit for non-conforming label) DFS No fee.
Food or Farm Product Grader; License DFS $25 per 2-year license (no licenses currently in effect).
Food Processing Plant License (Wholesale) DFS See ATCP 70.03, Wis. Adm. Code. A processor who procures vegetables from producers must also hold a vegetable contractor license. For more information, call 608-224-4736. License Fee Schedule; Statute 97.29; DATCP Rule 70
Food Retail License DFS See ATCP 75 (subch. II), Wis. Adm. Code. Weights and measures fees may also apply (see ATCP 92.12, Wis. Adm. Code. For more information, contact, 608-224-4885. License Fee Schedule. Statute 97.30; DATCP Rule 75; Wisconsin Food Code
Food Retail Inspection; Agent County or Municipality DFS See ATCP 75 (subch. III), Wis. Adm. Code.  DATCP Rule 7; Wisconsin Food Code; DFS Agent Contacts
Food Warehouse License DFS See ATCP 71.02, Wis. Adm. Code. For more information, call 608-224-4736. License Fee Schedule; Statute 97.27; DATCP Rule 71
Fur Farm DFS Registration required (s. 97.44, Stats.), but no fee.
Future Service Plan (Buyers Club) DTCP No license, but performance bond required.
Ginseng Grower and Dealer Registration DARM $25 annually for dalers (not growers); $15 fee for each certificate of origin.
Goats; Burcellosis-Free Herd Certificate DAH $50 per year of certification.
Goats; Tuberculosis-Free Herd Certificate DAH
$50 per year of certification.
Grain Dealer License DTCP See ch. 126, Wis. Stats., and ch. ATCP 99, Wis. Adm. Code, for license fee, security and insurance requirements.
Grain Warehouse Keeper License DTCP See ch. 126, Wis. Stats., and ch. ATCP 99, Wis. Adm. Code, for license fee, security and insurance requirements.
Grease Processor License DFS $200 annual fee. For more information, call 608-224-4720. Statute 95.72; DATCP Rule 57
Honey Producer - Certified DFS $50 Biennial Fee
Certified Honey Application 
Certified Honey Application Letter
For more information, call 608-224-4720.
Statute 100.187(2)(a);
DATCP Rule 87.017(1)
Humane Officer Certification DAH $25 for initial certification and $25 for re-certification.
Industry Bulk Milk Truck / Tanker Inspector - Appointed DFS Industry Tank Inspector Application
Industry Tank Inspector Application Letter
Statute 97.32
For questions, contact: 608-224-4720
Laboratory Analyst Certification (Dairy, Food and Water Labs) DFS See ATCP 77.06, Wis. Adm. Code. For more information, call 608-224-4736. Statute 93.12; DATCP Rule 77.22
Laboratory Certification (Dairy, Food and Water Labs) DFS See ATCP 77.06, Wis. Adm. Code. For more information, call 608-224-4736. Statute 93.12; DATCP Rule 77
Laboratory; Milk Screening Test Approval DFS DATCP Rule 77
Landspreading Permit; Soils Containing Spilled Agrichemicals DARM No fee.
Liming Materials; Approval to Sell by Volume DARM No fee.
Liming Materials; License to Sell DARM $10 annual license fee plus "tonnage" fee of .0125 per ton.
Livestock; Brand Registration DAH $20 fee. $10 renewal fee every 10 years.
Livestock; Permit to Move from Slaughter DAH No fee.
Livestock Premises Registration DAH No fee.
Maple Sap Processor Registration DFS No fee. Registration Form. Rule 70.03
Meat Broker or Distributor Registration DFS No fee. For more information, call 608-224-4720. Statute 97.42; DATCP Rule 55
Meat Establishment License DFS $200 annually ($80 if engaged only in custom slaughter or processing). For more information, call 608-224-4720. Statute 97.42; DATCP Rule 55
Meat; Mobile Slaughter or Processing; Registration Certificate DFS No fee. For more information, call 608-224-4720. Statute 97.42; DATCP Rule 55
Milk and Cream Tester License DFS $50 for 2-year license; $25 reinspection fee if needed. View the personal license fee & exam information for this license. Application. For more information, call 608-224-4885. Statute 98.145; DATCP Rule 80
Milk Contractor License DTCP See ch. 126, Wis. Stats., and ch. ATCP 100, Wis. Adm. Code, for license fee, security and insurance requirements.
Milk Distributor License DFS $75 annual fee for each milk storage facility. For more information, call 608-224-4736. License Fee Schedule; Statute 97.21; DATCP Rule 71
Mobile Air Conditioners; repair or Service Business; Registration DTCP $120 annual fee per business location.
Mobile Air Conditioners; Technician Registration DTCP No fee.
Nursery Dealer License DARM $30 to $400 annually based on purchases.
Nursery Grower License DARM $40 to $1,200 annually based on sales, plus $30 to $400 based on purchases. Additional fee for Christmas tree sales ($20 to $900, based on sales).
Pasteurizer Operator -- not a license or permit DFS Contact: 608-224-4885; DATCP Rule 80.41
Pesticide Applicator Certification; Commercial DARM See ATCP 29.26, Wis. Adm. Code.
Pesticide Applicator Certification; Private DARM See ATCP 29.27, Wis. Adm. Code.
Pesticide Commercial Application Business License DARM See ATCP 29.20, Wis. Adm. Code.
Pesticide Commercial Applicator (Individual) License DARM See ATCP 29.25, Wis. Adm. Code.
Pesticide Dealer-Distributor License DARM See ATCP 29.15, Wis. Adm. Code.
Pesticide Emergency Use Permit DARM No fee.
Pesticide Experimental Use Permit DARM No fee.
Pesticide Manufacturer & Labeler License DARM See ATCP 29.11, Wis. Adm. Code.
Pesticide Special Local Need Registration DARM $250
Pesticide Special Use Permit DARM No fee.
Plant Health (Phyto Sanitary) Certificate DARM See ATCP 21.05(3), Wis. Adm. Code.
Plant Pest (or Biological Control Agent); Permit to Move or Release DARM No fee.
Poultry; Disease-Free Flock Certification (National Poultry Improvement Plan) DAH $40 - $400 per disease per year based onl flock type. Testing at owner's expense.
Poultry; Wisconsin Associate Flock Certification DAH No fee. Testing at owner's expense.
Poultry; Wisconsin Tested Flock Certification DAH No fee. Testing at owner's expense.
Poultry; Certified Pullorum Tester (National Poultry Improvement Plan) DAH No fee.
Public Warehouse Keeper License DTCP $90 - $500 annually based on size. See ATCP 97.04 and 97.08. Wis. Adm. Code, for license fee and security requirements.
Renderer License DFS $200 annual fee (plus $25 inspection fee for initial license). Statute 95.72; 
DATCP Rule 57
Seed Labeler License DARM $25 to $2,500 based on sales.
Sheep; Brucella Ovis-Free Certificate DAH No fee. Testing at owner's expense.
Soil and Plant Additive; License to Sell DARM See ATCP 40.20(40) and 40.22 (annual license fee and "tonnage" fees).
Soil and Plant Additive; Product Permit DARM $100 permit for each product. Permit valid unti label is changed or DATCP suspends permit.
Something Special from Wisconsin™; Permit to Use Logo DAD Fee based on gross annual sales. See ATCP 161.24, Wis. Adm. Code.
Swine; Brucellosis-Free Herd Certificate DAH No fee. Testing at owner's expense.
Swine; Pseudorabies - Monitored Herd Certification DAH No fee. Testing at owner's expense.
Swing; Pseudorabies Qualified Negative Herd Certification DAH No fee. Testing at owner's expense.
Swine; Pseudorabies Qualified Negative Grow-Out Herd Certification DAH No fee. Testing at owner's expense.
Swine; Pseudorabies Vaccination Permit DAH No fee. Testing at owner's expense.
Telephone Solicitors Registration (Wisconsin "No Call" Program) DTCP See ch. ATCP 127 (subchapter V), Wis. Adm. Code.
Time-Share Seller; Security Requirement DTCP No license, but seller must establish escrow account or file security with DATCP to protect deposits made by purchasers.
Vegetable Contractor License DTCP See ch. 126, Wis. Stats., and ch. ATCP 101, Wis. Adm. Code, for requirements.
Veternarian; Certification to Perform Official Disease Control Functions DAH No fee.
Weather Modification License DARM $100 for original license. $20 for each annual renewal.
Weather Modification Project Permit DARM $100 or 1% of the cost of the project, whichever is greater.
Weight Reduction Center; Security Requirement DTCP No license required, but operator must file security with DATCP.
Weights and Measures; Liquid Fuel Vehicle Tank Meter License DTCP See ATCP 92.50, Wis. Adm. Code.
Weights and Measures; LP Gas Meter License DTCP See ATCP 92.43, Wis. Adm. Code.
Weights and Measures; Service Company License DTCP See ATCP 92.20, Wis. Adm. Code.
Weights and Measures; Service Technician Registration DTCP See ATCP 92.21, Wis. Adm. Code.
Weights and Measures; Vehicle or Livestock Scale Permit DTCP See ATCP 92.30, Wis. Adm. Code.
Weights and Meausres; Vehicle Scale Operator License DTCP See ATCP 92.31, Wis. Adm. Code.


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