Retail
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.
Business License Type | Record Type | Application Name | License Type |
Cigarette Retail | Retail Application | Retailer | Cigarette Retail |
Pet Shop (Live Animals) | Retail Application | Retailer | Pet Shop |
Required Clearances
Refer to the table below for a breakdown of the Clearances required for your business.
Business License Type | Police | ||||||
Cigarette Retail | X | X | |||||
Pet Shop (Live Animals) | X (Animal Control) | 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 | Proof of Ownership: Lease Contract / Property Deed | Articles of incorporation | Current Identification |
Cigarette Retail | X | X | X | X |
Pet Shop (Live Animals) | 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.
Cigarette Retail
- Cigarette Retail: $55.00/year
Pet Shop
- Pet Shop: $99.00/year
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