Business Licensing

Business License applications can be submitted by mail or in person at City Hall. If you wish to pay by credit card or cash, you must submit in person to the City Clerk's office.

GENERAL BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION

In accordance with Ordinance #471, all businesses operating in the city of Sterling Heights are now required to obtain an annual Business License with the City Clerk. Once the completed application, registration fee, and required documents are submitted, a business license is issued. Renewal notices will be e-mailed to all licensees by the City Clerk in January of the year in which the license will expire.

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Specialty Licenses

In addition to a business license, the following businesses require a specific license to operate in the city of Sterling Heights. Questions relating to business licenses can be sent to licensing@sterling-heights.net

Amusement Devices Application Ordinance	Mobile Vending Application Ordinance
Auction Sales / Auctioneer Application - Auctioneers Application - Auction Ordinance	Outdoor Patio Space Application Ordinance
Banquet and Event Facility Application Ordinance	Pawnbroker New Application Renewal Application Ordinance
Body Art / Tattoo New Application Renewal Application Ordinance	Refuse Collection Application Ordinance
Carnival / Festival Application Ordinance	Secondhand Goods Merchant New Application Renewal Application Ordinance
Going Out of Business Application	Solicitor / Peddler Application (for profit) Application(non-profit) Ordinance
Hotel / Motel Application Ordinance	Taxicab Application - Taxicab Application - Taxi Driver Ordinance
Junk Yard New Application Renewal Application Ordinance
Liquor License Liquor License applications are available at the City Clerk's office. For questions regarding the purchase or transfer of a liquor license in the City of Sterling Heights, contact the City Clerk. To obtain a temporary liquor license for events, contact the Police Department at (586) 446-2800. Alcoholic Beverages Ordinance Liquor License Ordinance
Massage Establishment New Application Renewal Application Ordinance