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STATIONARY VENDOR REQUEST FORM

Customer are strongly encouraged to apply for Business Licenses online through BSEED's Electronic Licensing and Permitting System (eLAPS).

Application Guidelines

Refer to the table for the appropriate eLAPS application for your business.

Business License Type

Record Type

Application Name

License Type

Concert Cafe
(Entertainment + Food)

Food Services Application

Restaurant

Concert Cafe

Restaurant

Food Services Application

Restaurant

Caterer
Carry-out
Coffee House
Fast Food
Standard Restaurant

Restaurant w/ Class C (MLCC)

Food Services Application

Restaurant MLCC

Restaurant MLCC

Required Clearances

Refer to the table below for a breakdown of the Clearances required for your business.

Business
License
Type

Bond / Insurance

Environmental
Health
(Detroit
Health
Department)

Fire

Food
Safety
(Detroit
Health
Department)

Police 

Property
Maintenance

Treasury

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Concert Cafe
(Entertainment + Food)

  

X

X

 

X

X

Restaurant

  

X

X

 

X

X

Restaurant w/ Class C (MLCC)

  

X

X

 

X

X

Required Documents

Refer to the table below for a breakdown of the required documents to include in your business license application. All documents must be submitted through eLAPS.

Business License Type

Building Permit 1

State of Michigan Liquor License Activity Document

Proof of Ownership: Lease Contract / Property Deed

Articles of Incorporation

Current Identification

Concert Cafe (Entertainment + Food)

X

 

X

X

X

Restaurant

X

 

X

X

X

Restaurant with Class C (MLCC)

X

X

X

X

X

 Only required for newly established or change of use.

Associated Fees

Business License applications are subject to multiple fees dependent on scope. Fee types and prices are subject to change. Charged annually.  

Concert Cafe (Entertainment + Food)

  • Concert Cafe: $345.00/year

Restaurant

  • Restaurant 1-30 Seats: $100.00/year
  • Restaurant 31-50 Seats: $133.00/year
  • Restaurant 51-100 Seats: $180.00/year
  • Restaurant 101-150 Seats: $215.00/year
  • Restaurant 151 Seats and Up: $381.00/year

Carry Out

  • Restaurant - Carry Out No Seating: $100.00/year
  • Restaurant - Carry Out 1-30 Seats: $100.00/year

Coffee House

  • Coffee House: $100.00/year

Caterer

  • Restaurant - Caterer: $100.00/year

Restaurant with Class C MLCC

  • Restaurant with Class C MLCC 1-30 Seats: $100.00/year
  • Restaurant with Class C MLCC 31-50 Seats: $133.00/year
  • Restaurant with Class C MLCC 51-100 Seats: $180.00/year
  • Restaurant with Class C MLCC 101-150 Seats: $215.00/year
  • Restaurant with Class C MLCC 151 Seats and Up: $381.00/year

Bond / Insurance

Environmental Health (Detroit Health Department)

Fire

  • Phone: 313-596-2963
    • Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Phone: 313-596-2954

Food Safety (Detroit Health Department)

  • You do not need to schedule this inspection. The Health Department will visit your location according to their schedule. If you have any questions, you may call Food Safety: 313-876-0135

Police

  • Check with BSEED Licensing & Permits about whether you require a Police Department clearance and, if so, whether you need to visit the Police Department or whether they will conduct an unannounced inspection. Some business types that require Police Department clearance include:
    • Gas stations
    • Pedicabs
    • Valet drivers
    • Parking lot attendants

Property Maintenance

  • Certificate of Compliance
    • Phone: (313) 628-2451
    • Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    • CAYMC, 2 Woodward, Suite 412

Treasury

  •  Get your Personal Property Tax ID. You must have this in order to apply for a clearance.
  • Use this link to access the clearance application: http://bit.ly/detroitclearances
    • Please direct any questions related to completing the application to the following email address: [email protected]
    • Treasury, Clearance Unit, CAYMC, 2 Woodward Avenue