Licensing

Currently these are the only licenses required other than for building contractors. 

Enhanced CMB

  • Licenses are issued annually and expire December 31 of each year.
  • New and renewal applications must be approved by the City Council.
  • Renewal applications will be agendized on the second City Council meeting in November of every year.
  • Applications are available on the State of Kansas website.
  • Submit completed application and the $25 State CMB Stamp fee to ABC.  ABC reviews the application and issues (by mail) the State CMB Stamps to the applicant which is to be submitted by the applicant to the City for approval.
  • Mail or present your completed application, ABC Stamps, and the $50 annual fee to City Hall.
  • Licenses will not be processed without proper payment with application.
  • Andover City Code
  • Click HERE for CMB process changes effective September 1, 2025

Fireworks Sales License

  • Licenses are issued annually and expire June 1 of each year.
  • New stand applications must be approved by City Council and must be submitted at least three weeks prior to the date of the City Council meeting at which it will be considered.
  • License fee is $7,500.  
  • Permits for signage, electricity and tents may also be required.
  • Electrical permit
  • Licenses will be available for pick up at City Hall on June 23, 2025. 
  • Licenses will not be processed without proper payment with application.
  • Andover City Code
  • Sale and Discharge dates and times are determined annually in March/April.
  • Fireworks Stand Sales Application Form
  • Once the application review process has started, no refunds will be issued. 

Liquor License

Massage Therapy Business and/or Therapist

  • Any person engaged in the operation of a Massage Therapy Business or as a Massage Therapist must obtain a license/permit.
  • A two year Business License is $200 -  Application and Information Sheet
  • A two year Therapist Permit is $75 - Application and Information Sheet
  • Present your payment, completed application, and required documents to City Hall.
  • Licenses will not be processed without proper payment with application.
  • Andover City Code

Moving of Structure Permit 

  • Present your payment of $100, completed application and required documents to City Hall.
  • Licenses will not be processed without proper payment and complete application.
  • Each application must include a $2,500 indemnity bond, provided through a licensed insurance carrier, cash deposit, or a qualified surety. The surety must live within 30 miles of Andover or within Butler County and must swear to have a net worth over $7,500. The bond ensures the applicant complies with all City regulations, avoids damage to streets and utilities, and completes the structure within the required time. If the structure is not completed on time, the City may use the bond to finish or demolish the structure and restore the site. The City may approve or reject any proposed surety.
  • Applications must be approved by the City Council and requires a public hearing process.
  • The structure must be moved, relocated, and fully completed within 6 months of permit issuance.
  • Andover City Code

Solicitor's License (Peddler's Permit, Door to Door License)

  • Solicitor License Application, copy of Kansas Sales Tax certificate, color copy of driver's license or other State issued ID must be presented to City Hall
  • License fee is per person
    • $10 per day
    • $100 per 365 days
  • The license will be issued within 10 business days of receipt of a completed application and proper documentation and payment.
  • Andover City Code

Tent Permits


Trash Hauler's License

  • Licenses are issued annually and expire December 31 of each year.
  • Truck inspections are completed by the Andover Police Department.
  • Mail or present the approved inspection and license fee for each vehicle to City Hall
  • Andover City Code