Lansing, MI · Ingham County

No notary required

Secondhand Dealer License Application

Secondhand dealers use this application to request a license from the Lansing City Clerk’s Office and provide business, owner, and applicant information.

What this form is

Secondhand dealers seeking a Lansing license use this application to provide business, owner, and applicant contact details. It includes a checklist, bond information, and a signature and date line. The form lists an annual non-refundable license fee of $265 and a $200 bond; proof of bond must be provided before a license can be issued.

Who needs it

A business or person applying for a Lansing secondhand dealer license needs to complete this application and provide the listed bond proof.

How to submit it

Submit online at the URL listed on the form to avoid the $25 paper submission fee, or send the paper application to the Lansing City Clerk’s Office, Ninth Floor, City Hall, 124 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48933-1695.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it also requires proof of a bond before a license can be issued.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Secondhand Dealer License Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Fill in the business, owner, and applicant information, then sign and date the application.

  3. 3

    Gather Bond Proof

    Provide proof of the $200 bond, which the form says is required before a license can be issued.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit online using the form’s listed URL or send the paper application to the Lansing City Clerk’s Office.

Frequently asked questions

Who uses the Secondhand Dealer License Application?
A business or person seeking a secondhand dealer license in Lansing uses this application to provide business, owner, and applicant information.
What does the application require?
The form includes a checklist, business and contact details, bond information, and a signature and date line. It lists a $265 annual non-refundable license fee and a $200 bond; proof of bond is required before a license can be issued.
How do I submit the Secondhand Dealer License Application?
Submit online using the URL listed on the form to avoid the $25 paper submission fee, or send the paper application to the Lansing City Clerk’s Office at the address printed on the form.
Do I need a notary for the Secondhand Dealer License Application?
No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It requires proof of a bond before a license can be issued.

Need something notarized?

This Secondhand Dealer License Application doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.