For current info please visit detroitmi.gov
Introducing our latest innovation: The New Online Stationary Vendor Application, designed for your convenience.
For current info please visit detroitmi.gov
Customer are strongly encouraged to apply for Business Licenses online through BSEED's Electronic Licensing and Permitting System (eLAPS).
Refer to the table for the appropriate eLAPS application for your business.
Business License Type | Record Type | Application Name | License Type |
Concert Cafe (Entertainment + Food) |
Food Services Application | Restaurant | Concert Cafe |
Restaurant | Food Services Application | Restaurant | Caterer Carry-out Coffee House Fast Food Standard Restaurant |
Restaurant w/ Class C (MLCC) | Food Services Application | Restaurant MLCC | Restaurant MLCC |
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 Apply Here |
Concert Cafe (Entertainment + Food) |
X | X | X | X | |||
Restaurant | X | X | X | X | |||
Restaurant w/ Class C (MLCC) | X | X | X | X |
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 | State of Michigan Liquor License Activity Document | Proof of Ownership: Lease Contract / Property Deed | Articles of Incorporation | Current Identification |
Concert Cafe (Entertainment + Food) | X | X | X | X | |
Restaurant | X | X | X | X | |
Restaurant with Class C (MLCC) | X | X | X | X | X |
1 Only required for newly established or change of use.
Business License applications are subject to multiple fees dependent on scope. Fee types and prices are subject to change. Charged annually.
Concert Cafe (Entertainment + Food)
Restaurant
Carry Out
Coffee House
Caterer
Restaurant with Class C MLCC
Bond / Insurance
Environmental Health (Detroit Health Department)
Fire
Food Safety (Detroit Health Department)
Police
Property Maintenance
Treasury
Introducing our latest innovation: The New Online Stationary Vendor Application, designed for your convenience.