Business Registrations Information Page
Contact Info
For the quickest service, contact the Virtual Clerk's Office, for online services, talk with one of our staff, or make an appointment during regular business hours (8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Monday through Friday) CLICK HERE
Mailing Address
- Mailing Address: Business Registration Desk, 120 North Main Street, Mount Clemens, MI 4804
FAQ
- CLICK HERE for Business Registration "Frequently Asked Questions" (FAQs).
Welcome to the Business Registrations page of the Macomb County Clerk / Register of Deeds website. Below you will find information on how to search businesses in Macomb County and the State of Michigan, "How To Register Under An Assumed Name" and "How to Obtain A Certified Copy Of A Filed Business Registration."
Business Registration Frequently Asked Questions
Starting a Business Frequently Asked Questions
Macomb County Business Search
CLICK HERE to search the Macomb County business listing that contains active assumed names.
State Of Michigan Business Search
CLICK HERE to search for records of corporations, limited liability companies, and limited partnerships authorized to transact business in the State of Michigan.
How To Register (or Renew) A Business Under An Assumed Name
Businesses, except corporations and some partnerships, are registered under an assumed name. You must be at least 18 years of age to file a business registration. Business registrations are valid for five years.
Register (or Renew) A Business In Person
CLICK HERE to apply for or renew a business registration online. After submitting your application, you can make an appointment to come in and have your application notarized in front of one of our clerks.
- CLICK HERE to make an appointment to visit the Macomb County Clerk's Office Vital Records Department at 120 N Main in Mount Clemens.
Register (or Renew) A Business By Mail
Include the required form (on the right), have it notarized and enclose a check or money order and mail to Macomb County Clerk, Attn: Businesses, 120 North Main, Mount Clemens, MI 48043.
Registering For Michigan Business Taxes
To register for Michigan business taxes or obtain a Michigan Sales Tax License, please contact the Michigan Department of Treasury online at www.michigan.gov/treasury or by calling 517-636-4660.
Registering As A Corporation or LLC
To obtain forms for registering as a corporation (Articles of Incorporation), limited partnerships or limited liability company (LLC), and information about trademarks and service marks, please contact the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth, Corporations Division online at www.michigan.gov/lara/ or by calling 517-241-6470.
Macomb County SBDC
The Macomb County Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBDC) promotes economic development by providing assistance to new and existing business owners. Their free services include seminars and confidential one-on-one consulting with trained business counselors to help your business grow. These business counselors can help you with developing business plans, financing, marketing, or any other issues your business may be facing. Visit their website at https://sbdcmichigan.org/
US Small Business Administration
To obtain information about resources, including funding, from the US Small Business Administration, please call 313-226-6075 or visit http://www.sba.gov/
Additional information is also available:
Register (or Renew) A Business By Mail
- Sole Proprietor or Co-Partnership form.
- The person filing the business registration must present valid photo identification (driver's license or state ID).
- All owners must have their signatures notarized. If the form is signed in the Clerk's Office, our staff will notarize all of the signatures.
- Appropriate filing fee.
Fees
- 10.00 -- filing fee.
- Method of payments accepted: cash, check, VISA, Mastercard and Discover.
- Please make checks payable to: "Macomb County Clerk".
Download Forms Here
Sole Proprietorship Business Registration Form
Co-Partnership Business Registration Form
How To Obtain A Certified Copy Of A Filed Business Registration
You can request a certified copy of a Macomb County filed business registration in person, by mail or by fax.
Request A Copy Online
CLICK HERE to request a copy of a Macomb County business registration safely and securely online using your credit card.
- PLEASE NOTE: Unfortunately, this online service does not register a business. You must submit notarized DBA Applications (Sole Proprietorship, Co-Partnership, Dissolution) through the U.S. Mail.
Request A Copy In Person
Buildings temporarily have limited access to the public.
CLICK HERE to make an appointment to visit the Macomb County Clerk's Office Vital Records Department at 120 N Main in Mount Clemens.
Request A Copy By Mail
Write a letter stating the required information, and enclose a check or money order. Mail to Macomb County Clerk, Attn: Businesses, 120 North Main, Mount Clemens, MI 48043.
Vital Records Request Form
CLICK HERE to download the Macomb County Vital Records Request Form and Instructions (PDF)
Required Information
- Name of Sole Proprietorship or Co-Partnership.
- Appropriate certified copy fee.
- Requests can be made in person, by mail or fax (with a credit card).
Fees
- $2.00 -- one certified copy.
- $2.00 -- additional certified copy of same record.
- Method of payments accepted: cash, check, VISA, Mastercard and Discover.
- Please make checks payable to: "Macomb County Clerk."