With each original or renewal application for a vehicle dealer license or change of address, the applicant or licensee must provide written verification from the appropriate municipal and zoning authority that the applicant or licensee's established place of business meets applicable municipal and zoning requirements. Municipal and zoning approval forms will be included with a dealer license application and must be completed by the appropriate municipal and zoning authority.  Self-certification by the applicant will not be permitted.

Applicants are responsible for researching, knowing and complying with local municipal and zoning requirements.  For information about these requirements, you must contact the municipal and zoning officials for the city or township in which your established place of business is located.

The Secretary of State may deny a person's application for a dealer license or suspend or revoke a license already issued, if the Secretary of State finds the applicant or licensee has not complied with applicable municipal and zoning requirements. The Secretary of State  will not process an incomplete application.

Please refer to the link below to view the Original Dealer Application Requirements Chart for all dealer license classifications.

Municipal and zoning approval forms may be obtained by accessing the Secretary of State Web site.  Regularly check the Secretary of State Web site for future dealer bulletins and newsletters by clicking on "Automotive-related Businesses" at www.michigan.gov/sos.

If you need further information concerning dealer licensing requirements please contact the Business Licensing and Regulation Division at 1-888-SOS-MICH (1-888-767-6424).