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Retail Motor Fuel Outlet License

Retail Motor Fuel Outlet License

  • Anyone who is offering motor fuels for retail sale to the public. This may include some bulk storage facilities if they deliver non-contract sales of a motor fuel to a bulk end user. Call the department's Central Licensing Unit at 517-284-5771 and ask for the licensing section if you are uncertain of your status.
  • The license is valid from the time of issuance to November 30 of each year.
  • Complete the paper application or online application in its entirety, remembering to include the name, home address and birthdate for the owner or president of the business. The license application must be signed and dated and the title of the person signing must be on the form. Your license may be denied if it is incomplete.
  • You must obtain and post the license prior to engaging in retail motor fuels sales. Licensing processing takes 60-120 days. If you need a license immediately call the department's Central Licensing Unit at 517 284-5771 to obtain your license.
  • No. The license can not be transferred from one owner to the next.
  • You can contact the department's Central Licensing Unit at 517 284-5771 to receive instructions on how to obtain a license to conduct business.
  • You must submit a letter advising the department that the change never occurred so that your name can be removed from the record as the responsible party. If a license was issued you must return the license with your letter.
  • No. The license is valid for the address it is issued to only. You must obtain a license for each retail outlet you operate.
  • November 30th of each year. You must submit a renewal application by September 1st of each year. Failure to submit a renewal application on time may result in a fine. If you do not receive a renewal application by September 1st call 517 284-5771 to request one.
  • Conducting retail motor fuel sales without a license in your possession may result in a fine. The fines are progressive in nature and start at $100.00 with repeat offenses receiving higher fines. Your distributor who delivers the fuel may also receive a fine.
  • No. By law, you must first pay the fine to receive the license, even if your firm has appealed the fine. If your appeal is successful, your fine payment will be refunded.
  • If the changes you make result in the issuance of different federal employee I.D. number this is considered a change in ownership, and you must apply in advance of the change to avoid a fine. Change in corporate officers does not require a new license however any changes in the information previously provided should be noted in a letter to the department so the file can be updated.
  • Make a notation on the renewal application that the business is closed. Sign and date the application and send it in so that your name is removed from our records. If you sold the business and the business location remains open, please fill in that information in on the form, sign and date it and mail it.