Licenses & Permits

The Romulus Code of Ordinances defines a business to include all kinds of vocations, occupations, professions, enterprises, services, establishments, and all other kinds of activities and matters, on any premises in this city, or anywhere else within its jurisdiction; except for the isolated sale of personal need items shall not constitute a business.  172149-342x264-business-license-small

The ordinance also empowers and authorizes the city clerk to:

  • Issue certificates
  • Promulgate and enforce all reasonable rules and regulations necessary to the operation and enforcement of the ordinance as approved by the mayor
  • Adopt forms
  • Require Affidavits
  • Determine Eligibility
  • Notify any applicant of the acceptance or rejection of their application and shall, upon the refusal of any certificate, at the applicant's request, state in writing the reasons therefor and deliver them to the applicant.


**Types of Licenses/Permits issued by the City Clerk
New Business Registration LicenseBusiness Renewal LicenseDancers  & Entertainer License
Firework SalesGarage/Yard Sale PermitKennel License
Auto Dismantling/WreckingLiquor LicenseTemporary Use Permit
No-Fee PermitParking Lot/Garage LicensePeddler/Solicitor License

**included but not limited to