Apply for a Sound Truck License

1. Check your eligibility

You are eligible if you have a valid driver's license and don't owe money to the City. We're unable to issue you a business license if you don't meet these requirements.

UNSURE IF YOU OWE?

• Check if you owe court fees, property taxes or parking tickets. Call the Treasurer's Office at 616-456-3020
• Check if you owe taxes to the City. Call the Income Tax Department at 616-456-3415

2. Gather your information

Before getting started, make sure you have everything you need.

To apply for your license you will need to have the things listed below.

• Contact information for the manager or person in charge of operations
• Contact information for individual in charge of accounting
• Your business federal ID number and sales tax license number

Have questions? Give us a call at the number listed in the Contact Us section of this page. There are many things that you need to do to apply for the license. We recommend reviewing the Sound Truck License Checklist(PDF) for more details.

3. Review the sound truck regulations

There are important regulations you'll need to follow even after you get your permit. Review the Sound Truck Regulations(PDF) to make sure that you're not violating any rules.

4. Have your payment ready

There is a $286 application fee per day for the first truck. Any additional trucks are $24 per day. Application fees are non-refundable.