License Collector's Office

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Mavis T. Thompson, Esq. - License Collector

portrait Photo of Mavis Thompson in red with St. Louis Flag in the Background Mavis T. Thompson, Esq. obtained her Bachelor of Science in nursing and Juris Doctor degrees from the University of Missouri. She is also a graduate of the John F. Kennedy School of Government program at Harvard University. Thompson is a past President of the National Bar Association, leading lawyers and judges worldwide. A few highlights of her legal career include: Assistant Attorney General in the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, Senior Attorney in the Health Law practice group at Sandberg, Phoenix P.C., and serving on the State of Missouri’s Division of Employment Security Appeals Tribunal.

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Business License Applications and Forms
The License Collector's Office provides all office forms and applications for taxpayers to download for their convenience.

Business License Information
Describes procedure for obtaining a business license with the City of St. Louis, exemptions or special requirements.

Business License Renewals, Returns, and Payments
Online payment of tax bills, renewal of business licenses, and payment of tax returns

Fees at the Office of the License Collector
Fees in the Office of the License Collector effective January 1, 2010.

News and Announcements

License Collector's Office Announces City Business Open House
The Office will be hosting our City Business Open House on Friday, December 8, 2023, in the City Hall Rotunda from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
News/Announcement | Office of the License Collector | 11/28/2023
City of St. Louis, PayIt Partner for License Collector Renewal, POS System
Available through web browsers and mobile apps, the digital portal will service all six licensing needs within the city
Press release | Office of the License Collector | 04/04/2022
License Collector’s Office Holiday Hours 2021
Our office will be closing At 12:00 NOON Thursday, December 23, 2021 and Thursday, December 30, 2021
News/Announcement | Office of the License Collector | 12/20/2021
2020 City Business Virtual Open House Extravaganza
December 2020 Virtual Holiday Extravaganza showcases city businesses
News/Announcement | Office of the License Collector | 12/10/2020
2020 Charity Drive
The License Collector's Office has adopted a couple of homeless shelters for the holidays
Newsgram | Office of the License Collector | 12/01/2020
A JUNETEETH Message from License Collector Mavis Thompson
The Office of the License Collector will Close at Noon - June 19, 2020
News/Announcement | Office of the License Collector | 06/19/2020
Office of the License Collector Reopening
The License Collector Addresses the Office Reopening to the Public
News/Announcement | Office of the License Collector | 06/01/2020
City of St. Louis to Provide Free Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to Small Businesses
Eligible small businesses and sole proprietor must be located in the City and have no more than 10 on-site employees.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,Office of the License Collector,St. Louis Development Corporation | 05/12/2020
Free Webinar Regarding Assistance Programs for Small Businesses
Mayor Krewson and License Collector Thompson to host free webinar for small businesses and answer questions.
Press release | Office of the License Collector,St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment,Office of the Mayor | 04/08/2020
COVID-19
A Message from the License Collector Regarding the Coronavirus Disease
News/Announcement | Office of the License Collector | 03/13/2020
Employers Required to Ban the Box
The effective date of Ordinance 71074 shall be January 1, 2021
News/Announcement | Office of the License Collector,Civil Rights Enforcement Agency | 02/13/2020
Be Cyber Aware
A message from License Collector Mavis Thompson on phishing attacks.
News/Announcement | Office of the License Collector | 02/05/2020