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.
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 2023-2024 license, all applications materials must be completed, and must be accompanied by the required fee. The 2023 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 that the annual business license year begins May 1, per the Marquette City Code. For this reason, we recommend you return your completed application no later than April 15.
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.
Election Resources
Voter Registration, Ballots and More
- 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.
Historical Minutes
(1868-1993)
City Code and Recently Adopted Ordinances
FOIA Resources
Contact
Office
906-228-0430
Fax
906-225-8394
Address
300 W. Baraga Ave. Marquette, MI 49855
