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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

Junk Yard Dealer

Second Hand Sales

Second Hand Store Application

Junk Yard Dealer

Pawnbroker

Second Hand Sales

Second Hand Store Application

Pawnbroker

Scrap Iron & Metal Processor

Second Hand Sales

Second Hand Store Application

Scrap Iron & Metal Processor

Second Hand and Clothing

Second Hand Sales

Second Hand Store Application

Second Hand and Clothing

Jewelry Store

Second Hand Sales

Second Hand Store Application

Jewelry Store

Tire Store

Second Hand Sales

Second Hand Store Application

Tire Store

Used Auto Dealer

Second Hand Sales

Second Hand Store Application

Used Auto Dealer

Used Auto & Parts

Second Hand Sales

Second Hand Store Application

Used Auto & Parts

Wrecking & Dismantling Yard

Second Hand Sales

Second Hand Store Application

Wrecking & Dismantling Yard

Required Clearances

Refer to the table below for a breakdown of the Clearances required for your business.

Business
License
Type

Bond /
Insurance 

Police

(Background Check)

Police

(Video Surveillance)

Fire

Property
Maintenance

Treasury

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Junk Yard Dealer

X

 

X

X

X

X

Pawnbroker

X

  

X

X

X

Scrap Iron & Metal Processor

X

X

X

X

X

X

Motor Vehicle Service

 

X

 

X

X

X

Towing Service Yards

 

X

X

X

X

X

Scrap Tire Processor & Recycler

 

X

 

X

X

X

Scrap Tire Storage

 

X

 

X

X

X

Second Hand and Clothing

   

X

X

X

Jewelry

X

  

X

X

X

Tire Store

 

X

 

X

X

X

Used Auto Dealer

  

X

X

X

X

Used Auto Dealer & Parts

X

 

X

X

X

X

Wrecking & Dismantling Yard

X

 

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

Articles of
Incorporation

Bond /
Insurance

Building
Permit 1

Current
Identification

Proof of Ownership
or Lease Contract /
Property Deed

Junk Yard Dealer

X

X

X

X

X

Pawnbroker

X

X

X

X

X

Scrap Iron & Metal Processor

X

 

X

X

X

Second Hand and Clothing

X

 

X

X

X

Jewelry Store

X

X

X

X

X

Tire Store

X

 

X

X

X

Used Auto Dealer

X

 

X

X

X

Used Auto Dealer & Parts

X

X

X

X

X

Wrecking & Dismantling Yard

X

X

X

X

X

1 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. 

Junk Yard Dealer

  • Junk Yard Location: $432.00

Pawnbroker

  • Pawnbroker: $984.00

Scrap Iron & Metal Processor

  • Scrap Iron & Metal: $518

Second Hand and Clothing

  • Secondhand Store Fee: $123.00
  • Secondhand Appliances and Batteries: $123.00
  • Secondhand Building Supplies: $123.00

Jewelry Store

  • Secondhand Jewelry Store Fee: $312.00

Tire Store

  • Secondhand Tire: $123.00

Used Auto Dealer

  • Used Auto Dealer: $268.00

Wrecking & Dismantling Yard

  • UAD/Parts/Wreck/Dismantle: $1,035.00
  • Wrecking and Dismantling Yard: $518.00

Scrap Tire Storage

  • Scrap Tire Storage: $268.00

Scrap Tire Processor and Recycler

  • Scrap Tire Processor and Recycler: $268

Used Auto Parts

  • Used Auto Parts: $268

Tow Service Yards

  • Tow Service Yards: $268

Motor Vehicle Service

  • Motor Vehicle Service: $268

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