Do I need a notary for the Arenac County building permit application?

No. This application has a signature line but no notary block or notarized attachment; the applicant signs the application.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for project location and details, proposed use, building characteristics, owner and applicant information, and contractor or architect details where applicable.

Are plans required with the application?

Yes. The form states that prints are required and must be attached, and that a site or plot plan is required. It says the plot plan does not replace the required prints.

Arenac County, MI · Arenac County

No notary required

Application for Building Permit

Arenac County property owners and contractors use this application to request a building permit for residential or nonresidential construction, alterations, or demolition.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Arenac County · Arenac County, Arenac County, Michigan
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: arenaccountymi.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

This application requests a building permit for work such as new construction, additions, alterations, repairs, or demolition. It asks for project, property, owner, applicant, contractor, and building details, along with project plans and a required site or plot plan. The form says the application must be completed, signed, and submitted with the proper fee; separate applications are needed for electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits.

Who needs it

Property owners or contractors seeking a building permit for construction, additions, alterations, repairs, or demolition in Arenac County should complete this application.

How to submit it

Send the completed application, proper fee, required prints, and site or plot plan to the Arenac County Building Department, 120 N. Grove, P.O. Box 724, Standish, MI 48658. The form also lists [email protected].

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the applicant signs the application.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Arenac County building permit application PDF.
2
Complete the Form
Fill in the project, property, owner, applicant, contractor, and building information that applies.
3
Gather Required Plans
Attach the required prints and site or plot plan, plus any applicable well or septic permits or evaluations.
4
Submit to the County
Submit the signed application and proper fee to the Arenac County Building Department using the address on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Arenac County building permit application?: No. This application has a signature line but no notary block or notarized attachment; the applicant signs the application.
How do I submit the building permit application?: Submit the completed application and proper fee, with required prints and a site or plot plan, to the Arenac County Building Department at the address shown on the form. The form also lists an email address.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for project location and details, proposed use, building characteristics, owner and applicant information, and contractor or architect details where applicable.
Are plans required with the application?: Yes. The form states that prints are required and must be attached, and that a site or plot plan is required. It says the plot plan does not replace the required prints.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Building Permit doesn’t need a notary, but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.