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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

Amusement Park (5 Devices or more)

Amusement Applications

Amusement Facility Application

Amusement Park

Arcade

Amusement Applications

Amusement Facility Application

Arcade

Billiard Room & Tables

Amusement Applications

Amusement Facility Application

Billiard Room

Circus (Indoor)

Amusement Applications

Amusement Facility Application

Circus

Circus (Outdoor)

Amusement Applications

Amusement Facility Application

Circus

Rink Skating (Indoor or Outdoor)

Amusement Applications

Amusement Facility Application

Roller Skating Rink

Shooting Gallery

Amusement Applications

Amusement Facility Application

Shooting Gallery

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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Amusement Park (5 Devices or more)

X

X

X

  

X

X

Arcade

 

X

X

  

X

X

Billiard Room & Tables

 

X

X

  

X

X

Circus (Indoor)

 

X

X

  

X

X

Circus (Outdoor)

X

X

X

  

X

X

Rink Skating (Indoor or Outdoor)

 

X

X

  

X

X

Shooting Gallery

 

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

Legal Use Established / Occupancy Permit

Proof of Ownership: Lease Contract / Property Deed

Articles of Incorporation

Bond / Insurance

Current Identification

Amusement Park (5 Device or more)

X

X

X

X

X

Arcade

X

X

X

 

X

Billard Room & Tables

X

X

X

 

X

Circus (Indoors)

X

X

X

X

X

Circus (Outdoors)

X

X

X

X

X

Rink Sakting (Indoor or Outdoor)

X

X

X

 

X

Shooting Gallery

X

X

X

X

X

Associated Fees

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

Amusement Park (5 Devices or more)

  • Amusement Park (5 Devices or more): $690.00

Arcade

  • Arcade: $863.00

Billiard Room & Tables

  • Billard Room: $69.00
  • Billard Table: $25.00

Circus (Indoor)

  • Circus (Indoor): $223.00

Circus (Outdoor)

  • Circus (Outdoor): $400.00

Rinking Skating (Indoor or Outdoor)

  • Rink Skating Indoor or Outdoor: $412.00

Shooting Gallery

  • Shooting Gallery: $123.00

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