Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find information that might help you understand how to find things or learn about information you might need to know about your city or town.
Voting
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To register to vote you must be:Voting
- A U.S. citizen
- At least 18 years of age by election day
- A resident of Michigan and the city or township where you are applying to register to vote -
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You can register to vote for federal, state, and local elections by mail; at your county, city, or township clerk's office; by visiting any Secretary of State Branch Office or by registering online at mvic.sos.state.mi.us.. You may also download our
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If you have never voted in Michigan and register by mail, you must appear in person to vote in the first election in which you wish to participate. This requirement does not apply if:Voting
- You personally hand deliver the mail registration form to your county, city, or township clerk's office instead of mailing the form
- You are 60 years of age or more
- You are disabled
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You must contact your City Clerk to request an absentee ballot application. You may also obtain and absentee ballot application form online through the City’s website, accessible using the link below. Your request for an absentee voter ballot must be in writing, and can be submitted to your City Clerk. Absentee voter ballots are available for all elections. They provide voters with a convenient method for casting a ballot when they are unable to attend the polls on Election Day. You may also submit one online at
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To find out if you're registered to vote, you may call 734-287-6550 or by visiting the
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Your polling location and precinct number are located on your voter ID card. If you do not have your voter ID card, you may obtain this information by calling 734-287-6550 or visit the Michigan Voter Information Center at
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You do not need to present a voter registration card in order to vote. Contact your City Clerk at 734-287-6550 in order to receive a new voter registration card.Voting
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State and Federal law requires a photo ID to be submitted at the polls. Some acceptable forms are:Voting
- Driver’s License
- State ID
- Student ID, with photo
- Passport
- Military ID, with photo
- Tribal ID, with photo -
In order to vote on Election Day without providing a picture ID, you will be required to sign an Affidavit of Voter not in Possession of Picture ID. This form is available at the polling location.Voting
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Business Licensing
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If you have a business located in a commercial establishment, then yes, you need a business license. If you are working from your home, the City does not license your business.Business Licensing
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If you are establishing a new business you must submit a Letter of Intent to the Planning Department. If you are an established business, you can renew your business license by completing a business license application and submitting it to the City for processing.Business Licensing
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The cost of a business license varies and is determined by the type of business and the square footage of your location. Contact the city at 734-287-6500 for your fee amount.Business Licensing
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Your business license is valid for two years from the date which you applied.Business Licensing
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Yes, prior to distributing any flyers, you need to apply for a handbill permit. The fee is $30 per year.Business Licensing
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Yes, prior to soliciting door-to-door you must apply for a Peddler’s License. We require a $25,000 Surety Bond, a $50 application fee and a mandatory background check at a cost of $20 per person.Business Licensing
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The State of Michigan has an authorized listing of companies that provide Surety Bonds. For a listing, visit theBusiness Licensing
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Yes, you must apply for a special license for each of them:Business Licensing
- A separate fee of $50 each applies to Precious Metal and Second Hand Licenses.
- Amusement devices must be approved by the City Council and separate fees apply.
Call 734 287-6550 for more information. You can find application forms on the -
Yes. Requirements are as follows: $20 Background Check Fee, $30 Vehicle Inspection Fee, and a $50 License Fee. Applications can be found on theBusiness Licensing
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All taxi cab companies that pick-up fares in the City Of Taylor are required to be approved by the city council and require a license. The license fee is $500 per year, plus a $30 vehicle inspection fee and a $20 background check for all drivers. If you only drop off your fare in Taylor, no license is required.Business Licensing
Birth & Death Certificates
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Birth & Death Certificates
Certified copies of death records, of only those who have passed in Taylor, can be obtained in person or by mail through the City Clerk’s office located at:
Taylor City Hall
23555 Goddard Road
Taylor, MI 48180
Mail requests are to include:
- The name of the decedent
- The date of death (if known)
- The name, address, and telephone number of the requester
- The number of copies requested
- A check or money order made out to the City of Taylor in the correct amount
The copy of the first certified record is $20, and additional copies are $5 each.
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Death records are public records and are available to the public. Birth records are only available to persons listed on the record, such as the parent or the person themselves. Photo ID must be shown, and a short form completed.Birth & Death Certificates
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The Wayne County Clerk’s office is responsible for Marriage Licenses, Assumed Names for Businesses (DBAs), Permit to Carry Concealed Weapons (CCW), and Passport Services. They can be contacted at 313-224-6262 or through theBirth & Death Certificates