Who needs a local animal establishment permit in Michigan?
Issued by Your city or county (animal control ordinance); MDARD registers large-scale breeding kennels and shelters only, at step 4 of 6 in the opening sequence: get the permits for your kind of business.
Grooming, boarding and selling pets need no state license in Michigan. Many cities and counties license kennels and pet shops under their animal control ordinance, so ask the clerk before opening. Dogs sold must come with the health certificate the Pet Shop Act requires.
Checked Oct 21, 2026 against the agency’s page.
Step 4 of 6: Get the permits for your kind of business
1Set up the business
2Register for tax
3Approve the space
4Get the permits for your kind of business
5Alcohol permits
6Before the first hire
Issued by Your city or county (animal control ordinance); MDARD registers large-scale breeding kennels and shelters only.
Sources and dates
MDARD animal industry pages; MCL 287.336. Checked against the agency’s page on the date shown; cities add their own fees.
Questions about opening here.
No. In Michigan it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In Michigan it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In Michigan it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In Michigan it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In Michigan it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In Michigan it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In Michigan it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In Michigan it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In Michigan it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In Michigan it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In Michigan it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In Michigan it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In Michigan it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In Michigan it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In Michigan it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In Michigan it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In Michigan it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
Yes. Grooming, boarding and selling pets need no state license in Michigan.
No. In Michigan it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
No. In Michigan it is listed for pet stores and groomers.
Your city or county (animal control ordinance); MDARD registers large-scale breeding kennels and shelters only.
Step 4 of 6, get the permits for your kind of business. The steps before it: set up the business, register for tax and approve the space.
Who needs a local animal establishment permit in Michigan?
