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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

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

  Bond / Insurance  

 Environmental Health (Detroit Health Department) 

Fire  

Food Safety (Detroit Health Department) 

  Police  

 Property Maintenance

Treasury

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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. 

Cigarette Retail

  • Cigarette Retail: $55.00

Pet Shop

  • Pet Shop: $99.00

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