City Clerk's Office Licenses and Permits

The City Clerk's Office handles a number of licenses, permits, and registrations. Please review the information on the relevant page linked below before submitting an application.

To submit an application, fill out the digital form linked on one of the pages below. Please contact cityclerkoffice@cityofames.org or 515-239-5105 with any questions.

Alcohol Licenses
Banner Permits
Encroachment Permits
Fireworks Permits
Garbage Hauler Licenses
Pawnbrokers and Dealers Permits
Peddler Permits
Sidewalk Café Permits
Special Events
Temporary Sidewalk Sign Permits
Tobacco Permits
Tree Surgeon Licenses
Vending Permits

Permits From Other Departments

Other work groups within the City of Ames administer a number of permit applications. Click on the following link for more information about permits issued by other Departments.

Other City of Ames Permits