The following licenses and permits are handled through the City Clerk Office. If you have questions regarding licenses and permits that are not listed, please call the general information number at (517) 337-1731.
License/Permit
*must submit application in person
Amusement Center and/or Video Arcade
license required to operate amusement and/or video arcade service
Backyard Chicken Permit
Permit required for residents to keep no more than four chickens in one's backyard
Charitable Gaming
State-issued license to obtain recognition as a non-profit operating in East Lansing
Dancehalls
License required to hold a public dance
Chapter 8; Art. II, Div. 2 & 3; Art. V, Div. 3
Chapter 8; Art. II, Div. 2 & 3; Art. VII, Div. 1& 2
Chapter 8; Art. II, Div. 2 & 3; Art. III, Div. 1& 2
Chapter 8; Art. II, Div. 2 & 3 Art. IV Div. 1 & 2
*Taxicabs License required to operate taxicab services
Application to Add Additional Taxicabs
Chapter 8; Art. II, Div. 2 & 3; Art. VIII, Div. 1 & 2