Tree Contractor Licensing

Issued To 

Any business that cuts, trims, prunes, removes, sprays or otherwise treats trees or shrubs

Apply Online for a City Tree Contractor License 

Renewal 

Renew by Dec. 31 annually

Additional Requirements

• View application for additional details
• At least one person on staff with certification from the International Society of Arboriculture
• Proof of a liability insurance policy
• Workers Compensation Insurance
• If applicant intends to use pesticides, the applicant must provide proof that the applicant or an employee of the applicant is licensed as a Certified Pesticide Applicator by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture
• License or vehicle decal must be displayed at all times
• Peddlers, solicitors or transient merchants must register with the police department

Fees 

Annual Public Works Tree Contractor License Fee (PDF)

Resources 

Currently Licensed Tree Contractors (PDF)

Questions? Contact

City of Burnsville Forester
Email Brian Ulvin
952-895-4508