Auto Oil Change - Licensing Information

Required State License(s):  

Oil change facilities and persons changing oil are exempt from being licensed.  However, if making mechanical diagnoses or repairing a vehicle, a license is required through the Department of State, Mechanical Division at (888) 767-6424.   

A sales tax license may be required if products are sold to the public. You should call the Michigan Department of Treasury at (517) 636-4660 and request a Registration For Michigan Taxes form.

You are required to contract with a licensed liquid industrial waste hauler to dispose of used oil and containers. For information and the names of licensed haulers contact the Department of Environmental Quality at (800) 662-9278.  

Revised: 03/09


Dept. of Sec'y of State - Mechanic Info.
Dept. of Treasury - Sales Tax Info.