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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 |
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 |
Required Clearances
Refer to the table below for a breakdown of the Clearances required for your business.
Business License | Police | ||||||
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 |
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 |
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
Bond / Insurance
- Submit application online at bit.ly/codbondapplication
- Contact BSEED Licensing & Permits with questions