Portions of the surface parking lot behind Wagner Place will be closed on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, for maintenance and repairs.
The exit ramp from southbound Telegraph to westbound Michigan Ave will be closed beginning Monday, March 24, 2025, at 10 a.m. for a repair.
If you’re planning to start a business in Dearborn, the City Clerk’s office is responsible for the registration and licensing of many trades and businesses. A business license is required for many types of Dearborn businesses.
Business License FormThe following enterprises are required to register and file for a business license with the City of Dearborn for a fee:
An iChat background check is required to submit an application. The Dearborn Police Department must approve all background checks before issuing a business license.
Please contact the City Clerk's Office at 313-943-2010 for information or questions about obtaining a business license.
The City Clerk’s Office is responsible for registering and licensing many skilled trades contractors, including boiler operators (High & Low Pressure).
The City of Dearborn also offers licenses for skilled trades contractors in the following areas:
After paying for, scheduling, and passing all tests as required by the Department of Economic Development, those who are approved must purchase a license through the City Clerk’s Office. The licensing fee is charged separately from the testing fee.
Low-Pressure Boiler Operator: $40
High-Pressure Boiler Operator: $50
1st Class Stationary Engineer: $95
2nd Class Stationary Engineer: $85
3rd Class Stationary Engineer: $75
Chief Powerhouse Stationary Engineer: $100
Stationary Engineer/Facilities Engineer: $100
1st Class Refrigeration Operator: $60
2nd Class Refrigeration Operator: $50
Turbine & Reciprocating Engineer: $50