License Finder

See Minn. Stat. § 240.07

See Minn. Rules 7870.0350-.0510

Along with a bond in the amount of $500,000 payable to the State of Minnesota.

GENERAL LICENSING INFORMATION

The Minnesota Racing Commission must license everyone who is employed at a racetrack in Minnesota. Applicants are fingerprinted and authorize the release of personal information to verify application content. The applicants must also complete a notarized Affidavit of Qualification stating that they are not in debt to the State of Minnesota, have never been convicted of a felony, have never been involved in illegal business or fraud, nor have they been convicted of a crime related to horse racing or gambling.

View the State of Minnesota Licensing Rules and Fees

-All licenses expire December 31st of the calendar year in which they are issued. 

-Every individual must be licensed prior to racing. 

-Minnesota law prohibits issuing licenses to convicted felons. Fingerprints are required of all applicants ages 18 through 70. Minn. Rules 877.0120, subpart 2D requires that all applicants who have not previously been licensed by the Commission must submit fingerprints with their initial application. Each set of fingerprints submitted must include a fingerprint  processing fee of $21.50. Contact the Licensing Office for a fingerprint card. A fingerprint affidavit will be accepted as described on the reciprocity form. 

-All partnerships, corporations, and stable names must be licensed. If you are in a partnership, each individual owner must be licensed as well as the partnership. 

-Trainers please note. Workers' Compensation Insurance is required. A current Certificate of Insurance must be on file in the Racing Commission office in order to be eligible for a trainer's license and before any employees may be licensed. Trainers should also note that work authorization documentation is required of and verified for all employees. 

-Individuals applying for licensure in certain occupations may be required to obtain approval of the Board of Stewards prior to issuance.

-Applications that have been completely filled out and notarized may be submitted along with the appropriate fees made payable to the Minnesota Racing Commission in person or by mail. 

-Confirmation will be mailed after processing.

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