Grosse Pointe, MI · Wayne County
Business License Application
Businesses applying for a license in Grosse Pointe use this application to provide business and owner or manager information and pay the stated annual fee.
What this form is
This application is for businesses in Grosse Pointe that sell food, goods, wares, or merchandise in the usual course of business. It requests business and local addresses, contact information, the business type, and owner and manager names; it also lists annual fees by business size and provides space for an owner or manager to sign and date.
Who needs it
Businesses located in Grosse Pointe that sell food, goods, wares, or merchandise in the usual course of business need to apply and pay the listed annual license fee.
How to submit it
Payments may be made in cash or by check payable to the City of Grosse Pointe at 17147 Maumee Avenue, Grosse Pointe, MI 48230. The form says the city drop box may be used for in-person payment.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the owner or manager just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Business License Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the business address and contact details, type of business, and owner and manager names.
- 3
Review The Fee
Check the listed annual fee for the business's gross square footage and prepare cash or a check payable to the City of Grosse Pointe.
- 4
Sign And Pay
Have the owner or manager sign and date the form. The document lists payment at 17147 Maumee Avenue and says the city drop box may be used for in-person payment.
Frequently asked questions
- Who uses the Business License Application?
- Businesses located in Grosse Pointe that sell food, goods, wares, or merchandise in the usual course of business use this application to apply for a license.
- How do I submit the Business License Application?
- The form lists payment by cash or check payable to the City of Grosse Pointe at 17147 Maumee Avenue. It also says the city drop box may be used for in-person payment.
- Do I need a notary for the Business License Application?
- No. The application has no notary block or notarized attachment; the owner or manager signs and dates the form.
- What information and fee does the application request?
- It asks for business and local addresses, phone numbers, business type, and owner and manager names. Listed annual fees vary by business size: $50, $100, or $200.
Need something notarized?
This Business License Application doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.