City Clerk's Office
The City Clerk serves as Clerk and official recorder for the City Commission, administers City elections, voter registration and is the chair for the City Elections Commission. The City Clerk is the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) coordinator and licensing authority for the City of Marquette. The City Clerk is the custodian of the City seal and shall affix it to all documents and instruments requiring the seal. The City Clerk certifies, by signature, all ordinances and resolutions enacted or passed by the City Commission.
The City Clerk also provides forms for all petitions required to be filed for any purpose by the provisions of the city charter. The City Clerk is also empowered to administer oaths of office.
Contact
Office
906-228-0430
Fax
906-225-8394
Address
300 W. Baraga Ave. Marquette, MI 49855
Business Licenses and Permits
The Marquette City Code and the laws of the State of Michigan require certain types of businesses to obtain licenses to operate in the City of Marquette. Below you will find a list of applications for various types of City Business Licenses. At the time you apply for a 2025-2026 license, all applications materials must be completed, and must be accompanied by the required fee. The FY 2025 Business License Fee Schedule is available online HERE.
Completed applications can be printed and submitted by mail, dropped off using the external drop-box at City Hall, or returned by email to clerk@marquettemi.gov.
Once the required paperwork is submitted, staff will submit the application to be reviewed by City departments as required by City Code. This process could take up to 10 business days.
Please note all licenses are issued for a term of one year, commencing on the 1st day of the month in which the license is originally issued.
Failure to comply with any relevant regulations may lead to a citation for a municipal civil infraction.
Questions can be directed to the Clerk's office at (906) 228-0430 or by email at clerk@marquettemi.gov.
The links below are for the applications and requirements for each license type. For additional information, see the City Code, Michigan State Laws, or contact the Clerk's Office. Once the form is completed, you can return it to the Clerk's Office in person, by email (clerk@marquettemi.gov), or by mail.
Farm Produce Vendor Application
Farmer's Market Information Packet
Lodging Establishment Application
Lodging Establishment Information Packet
Mobile Food Vending Application
Mobile Food Vending Information Packet
Outdoor Merchandise Display Application
Outdoor Merchandise Display Information Packet
Precious Metal/Gem Dealer Application
Precious Metals/Gem Dealer Information Packet
Recreational Marijuana Licenses
Secondhand Dealer Information Packet
Sidewalk Cafe Information Packet
Transient Merchant Application
Election Resources
Voter Registration, Ballots and More
Michigan residents can now do several key things from the comfort of their home. By visiting www.michigan.gov/vote, citizens can:
- Check their voter registration status.
- Register to vote.
- Request to have their name added to the permanent absentee voter list.
- View a copy of a ballot for an upcoming election.
Visit the State of Michigan's online Voter Information Center for additoinal information.
Vist the City's Election Webpage for more local election information.
Historical Minutes
(1868-1993)
