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Customer are strongly encouraged to apply for Business Licenses online through BSEED's Electronic Licensing and Permitting System (eLAPS).
For Stationay Vendors Only, please apply using the following link: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/ee8cf91cae1b41c18d6e021eade5fac9
- 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 |
Foot Vendor | Vendors | Foot Vendor | Foot Vendor |
Itinerant Vendor | Vendors | Itinerant Vendor | Itinerant Loc. Per Week |
Stationary Vendor | Vendors | Stationary Vendor | Stationary Vendor |
Street Vendor | Vendors | Street Vendor | NonEdible Items Plate |
Required Clearances
Refer to the table below for a breakdown of the Clearances required for your business.
Business License Type | Police | ||||||
Foot Vendor | |||||||
Helper Vendor | |||||||
Itinerant Vendor | |||||||
Stationary Vendor | |||||||
Street Vendor | X (Ice Cream Truck) |
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 | Approved | Health Approval | Bond / Insurance | Current Identification | Passport-Sized |
Foot Vendor | X | X | |||
Helper Vendor | X | X | |||
Itinerant Vendor | X | X | X | ||
Stationary Vendor | X | X | X | ||
Street Vendor | X | X |
Associated Fees
Business License applications are subject to multiple fees dependent on scope. Fee types and prices are subject to change.
Foot Vendor
- Vendor-Foot Button: $123.00/vendor
- Vendor-Foot Button Veteran: $0.00/vendor (fee waived)
Itinerant Vendor
- Vendor-Temporary Itinerant Location: $178.00/day
Stationary Vendor
- Vendor - Stationary Edible: $123.00/plate
- Vendor - Stationary Non-Edible: $123.00/plate
- Vendor - Stationary Veteran: $0.00/vendor (fee waived)
- Vendor - Stationary Helper: $25.00/helper
Street Vendor
- Vendor - Street Non-Edible: $178.00/plate
- Vendor - Street Edible: $178.00/plate
- Vendor - Street Veteran: $0.00/vendor (fee waived)
- Vendor - Street Helper: $25.00/helper
Bond / Insurance
- Submit application online at bit.ly/codbondapplication
- Contact BSEED Licensing & Permits with questions