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Business Licensing
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.
As we transition to our new business licensing software system, all businesses will apply as a new business the first time that they apply online.
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. | |
| Massage Establishment New Application Renewal Application Ordinance |