City Licenses

Note for All License Types:

Please note, electronic submission and online payment is preferred and results in a quicker processing time. Applicants are encouraged to email City Clerk completed applications and receipt of online payment to. Please do not include SSNs on forms when submitting via email. 

If you intend to mail a completed application and check, please mail to: City Clerk's Office, City Hall, P.O. Box 2958, Clinton, IA 52733-2958.

General City Licenses include licenses such as haulers, bowling alleys, tree trimmers, pool tables and video games. These licenses are annual and run from January 1st to December 31st. Notices about license renewals are sent out in mid-November. The associated license fee must be paid to the Finance Department at City Hall or pay online (choose Misc Clerk Fees for online payment). Please note that certain licenses require proof of insurance and that the City be listed as an additional insured on the insurance policy.