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

• Click here to learn how to get started.
• For additional assistance, please contact (313) 224-3179 or [email protected].    

Application Guidelines

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

Required Clearances

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

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.  Only required for newly established or change of use.

       Group "A" cabaret means an establishment open to the public which sells or serves alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises, with or without food, and either allows dancing with or without live entertainment, or provides three or more live entertainers at one time with or without dancing.

Group "B" cabaret means an establishment which sells or serves alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises, with or without food, and is a club, as defined within Section 107(5) of the Michigan Liquor Control Code of 1998, being MCL 436.1107(5), which is licensed by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.

Group "C" cabaret means an establishment open to the public which sells or serves alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises, with or without food, provides only one or two entertainers at one time, and does not allow dancing.

Associated Fees

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

Cabaret A: 

• Cabaret A with MLCC: $268.00

Cabaret B: 

• Cabaret B with MLCC: $99.00

Cabaret C:

• Cabaret C with MLCC: $161.00

Bond / Insurance

• Submit application online at bit.ly/codbondapplication
• Contact BSEED Licensing & Permits with questions

Environmental Health (Detroit Health Department)

• Call 313-876-4715  www.detroitmi.gov/environmentalsafety
• https://cod.divdatkiosknetwork.com/EnvironmentalHealth

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.
  • Phone: (313) 224-3025
  • Email: [email protected]
• 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