Fireworks Seasonal Retail Permit

A seasonal retail fireworks permit may be obtained under the following conditions:

  1. Completing the Application for Seasonal Retail Fireworks Permit.
  2. Providing a copy of your Retail Sales License issued by the Missouri Department of Revenue.
  3. Providing a copy of your Certificate of No Tax Due issued by the Missouri Department of Revenue.
  4. Providing a copy of your Fireworks Permit issued by the Missouri Division of Fire Safety.
  5. Submitting a fee of $25.00.


Pursuant to Section 210.205 of the Municipal Code of the City of Willow Springs, "no person shall sell, use, manufacture, display or possess fireworks within the City at any time, except as otherwise provided.

  1. A seasonal retailer, holding a permit issued by the State Fire Marshal, may sell fireworks between the 20th day of June through the 10th day of July of the same year and the period beginning on the 20th day of December and continuing through the second day of January of the next year in a well-ventilated tent, temporary or portable structure. Fireworks may be stored in a portable or permanent building, provided the owner has an adequate sprinkler system installed which complies with the State Fire Marshal regulations and/or appropriate building codes as determined by the City Building Inspector. Such sprinkler system shall be inspected by the State Fire Marshal annually, and a report issued to the City Building Inspector. All permanent, portable or temporary buildings in which fireworks are sold or stored shall not be located within 25 feet of any permanent structure, public road, or property boundary line and must have a duly issued fireworks permit from the City prior to use."

For additional information regarding the possession, sale, or storage of fireworks within the City of Willow Springs, please review Section 210.205 at the following link:
https://ecode360.com/29841073#29841069

You may also contact the City Clerk's office by calling 417-469-2107 during normal business hours.