Business License

Ordinance #2020-11-03-845 License Term is January 1st - December 31st

Any company/business doing business in the City of Chelsea is required to have a current business license.
If a license is purchased after July 1st, the license fee will be prorated to 1/2 and valid for the remainder of that year.
Business licenses are location specific - EACH location must have a current business license
Business licenses must be posted in a conspicuous space that can be readily seen.
Business licenses have to be renewed yearly no later than February 15th.
Penalties and Interest accrue after February 15th.
It is unlawful to operate a business without a license. Violations can result in a fine of up to $500 & imprisonment for up to 6 months. Each day shall constitute a separate offense. A lien may also be placed upon the property (Section 6, 2020-11-03-835).
CONTRACTORS - You must submit a copy of the Licensing Board Card/letter (334)272-5030
FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS - You must submit a copy of a health permit from Shelby County
SALONS/BARBERS - You must submit a copy of the state cosmotology license