The Business License Application is the form the City of Wyoming, Michigan, City Clerk's Office uses to license a business located in the city. It is one of the forms behind a Wyoming business license: the application collects the business details, the owner's information, two emergency contacts and a signed declaration. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the city publishes the original PDF and the licensing rules on its website.
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What is Business License Application – Wyoming, MI?
The Business License Application is the City of Wyoming, Michigan, form a business owner completes and submits to the City Clerk's Office to obtain the business license required to operate in the city.
The form asks for the business name, a description of the business, the business start date, the Federal Tax ID (FEIN), State Tax ID# and State License #, the business address (marked Rent or Own), the mailing address if different, and the type of business: sole proprietor, LLC, partnership, non-profit, corporation or other. It also asks for the full name, address, date of birth and driver's license number of the owner and of any additional owner, and for two emergency contacts. The applicant signs a declaration, under penalty of perjury, that the information is true and correct.
A box at the bottom marked FOR OFFICE USE ONLY is completed by the city: dates received, fee received, business ID number, an ID check and sign-offs by Planning, Inspections, Fire, Police and Treasury.
When the application has been reviewed and any required inspections are done, the applicant receives a license to display at the business location. The city's page says specialty business types need an addendum submitted with this application, and that a Closed Business Statement, not this form, is used when a business is sold or discontinued.
Who needs to file Business License Application – Wyoming, MI?
Anyone planning to open a business located in the City of Wyoming must first obtain a business license by completing and submitting this application.
- Certain businesses that are not located in Wyoming but conduct business there, such as snowplow and rubbish hauler businesses, must also obtain a license.
- Owners of businesses run out of a home should contact the City Clerk's Office at 616-530-7296 to license the business.
- Specialty business types must submit an addendum with the application; the city's page lets you select the business type to get the addendum.
- If there is a change of ownership, business name or location, you must obtain a new business license through a new application, and associated fees and approvals apply.
Do not use this application to report a sale or closure: if your business is sold or discontinued, complete the Closed Business Statement and return it to the City Clerk's Office. The form names two possible owners; any additional owner is entered in the Additional Owner section.
When to file Business License Application – Wyoming, MI
Apply before you open: the city says you must first obtain a business license before opening a business located in the City of Wyoming. Before choosing a location, check with the Planning Department at 616-530-7285 that it complies with zoning and building codes.
Licenses are renewed annually in January for all businesses except rubbish haulers (July) and snowplows (October). Licenses are generally valid for one year and are not prorated, and renewal notices are sent approximately 30 days before expiration. A change of ownership, business name or location requires a new license.
It may take up to two weeks to process license applications. Late renewals are subject to penalties, and operating without a current license may be cited as a municipal civil infraction with fines that rise for repeat offenses; ask the City Clerk's Office for details.
Documents you need
- The addendum for your specialty business type, submitted with the application; only specialty businesses listed by the city need one.
- Payment of the license fee, which varies by business type; ask the City Clerk's Office for the amount and accepted payment methods.
- Proof of insurance, only when the license requires review by the Fire or Police department.
How to fill out Business License Application – Wyoming, MI
Enter business name and description
Write the Business Name, a Description of Business and the Business Start Date at the top of the form.
Enter tax and license numbers
Fill in the Federal Tax ID (FEIN), State Tax ID# and State License # fields that apply to your business.
Give the business address
Enter the Business Address and check Rent or Own, then add the phone, fax and email. Add the Business Mailing Address only if it differs from the business address.
Select the type of business
Check one box: Sole proprietor, LLC, Partnership, Non-Profit, Corporation or Other, and write the type next to Other if you check it.
Enter the owner's information
Under Owner's Full Name and Address, enter the owner's name and address, check Rent or Own, and give phone, email, date of birth and driver's license number.
Add any additional owner
If there is another owner, complete the Additional Owner Full Name & Address section with the same details.
List two emergency contacts
For Emergency Contact #1 and #2, enter the name, address, city, state and ZIP, and the home, business and cell phone numbers.
Sign and date the declaration
Sign the declaration under penalty of perjury and enter your Title and the Date. Leave the FOR OFFICE USE ONLY box blank.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check that names, numbers and the business type are correct, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF. Attach any addendum and payment and submit as described under How to submit.
How to submit Business License Application – Wyoming, MI
Submit the completed application, any required addendum and payment to the City Clerk's Office. The form prints these contact details:
- Address: City Clerk's Office, 1155 28th Street SW, Wyoming, MI 49509-0905
- Phone: 616-530-7296
- Email: [email protected]
The city's page does not list further channels, so call the Clerk's Office to confirm how it accepts applications. The license fee and expiration date vary by business type; the page does not give amounts, so ask the Clerk's Office for the fee for your business and how to pay. Specialty business types also pay specific fees with their addendum.
After review, and any required inspection by the Inspections department or review by Fire or Police with proof of insurance, you receive the license to display at the business location. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the City Clerk's Office channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Opening a business in the City of Wyoming before obtaining the license; operating without a current license may be cited as a municipal civil infraction.
- Leaving out the addendum and specific fees when the business is a specialty business type.
- Applying for the wrong business type, or not checking zoning with the Planning Department before choosing a location.
- Reusing an old license after a change of ownership, business name or location; each requires a new application.
- Missing the renewal month: January for most businesses, July for rubbish haulers and October for snowplows; late renewals carry penalties.
- Using this application to report a sold or discontinued business instead of the Closed Business Statement.
- Submitting the application unsigned; the declaration under penalty of perjury needs a signature, title and date.
- Filling in the FOR OFFICE USE ONLY box, which the city completes.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a business license to open a business in Wyoming, MI?
Yes. The City of Wyoming says you must first obtain a business license by completing and submitting the Business License Application before opening a business located in the city. Some businesses outside the city, such as snowplow and rubbish hauler businesses, also need one.
Where do I submit the Wyoming business license application?
Submit it, with any addendum and payment, to the City Clerk's Office, 1155 28th Street SW, Wyoming, MI 49509-0905. The Clerk's Office can be reached at 616-530-7296 or [email protected] to confirm how applications are accepted.
When do I renew a Wyoming, MI business license?
Licenses are renewed annually in January, except rubbish haulers (July) and snowplows (October). Renewal notices are sent approximately 30 days before expiration, and late renewals are subject to penalties.
How long does it take to get a Wyoming business license?
It may take up to two weeks to process license applications. The review can include an inspection by the Inspections department or a Fire or Police review with proof of insurance, after which you receive a license to display at your business.
Is there a fee for the Wyoming business license?
Yes. The fee and expiration date vary by business type, and licenses are generally valid for one year and not prorated. Specialty businesses pay specific fees with their addendum. Ask the City Clerk's Office at 616-530-7296 for your amount.
What if I change my business name, owner or location?
You must obtain a new business license, and associated fees and approvals apply. Contact the City Clerk's Office at 616-530-7296 to complete a new application. If the business is sold or discontinued, file the Closed Business Statement instead.
Can I fill out the Wyoming business license application online?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is independent of the City of Wyoming and does not file the application; you submit it to the City Clerk's Office yourself.
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