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How to Apply for a Motor Fuel Retail Outlet License
Before a person or business transfers, sells, dispenses or offers for sale motor fuel in the state of Michigan, they must obtain a license from the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development for each retail outlet owned by that person or business. Licenses are non-transferable. A change in ownership or location will require a new license.A retail outlet is identified as an establishment at which motor fuel is sold or offered for sale to the public.
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Renew Yearly |
Inspections |
Fee |
Motor Fuel Retail Outlet License (A Michigan Motor Fuels Quality Act requirement) |
New Year License Application Due by 9/1; Current Year License Expires 11/30 |
Inspections are not required prior to licensing. Inspections are performed on a random basis. |
$100.00
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For answers to your questions about motor fuel retail outlet licenses contact:
Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development
Central Licensing Unit
P.O. Box 30017
Lansing, Michigan 48909
517-241-6666
How to Apply for A Motor Fuel Retail Outlet License
Complete an application (see below) for motor fuel retail outlet license for each retail outlet location.
Mail the application along with your $100.00 check or money order, made out to the State of Michigan-Laboratory Division, to:
Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development
Laboratory Division
P.O. Box 30776
Lansing, Michigan 48909
To get a copy of an application, click either of the following:
Notice: Motor Fuel Licenses Applications are due September 1 of each year; Current Year Licenses Expire November 30 of each year
The Michigan Motor Fuels Quality Act requires that a person engaged in retail motor fuel sales apply by September 1 of each year to obtain a license from the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development. This license expires November 30 each year and is not transferable from one owner to the next or from one location to the next.
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