Do I need a notary for the STFU notification?

No. This document is signed without a notary; it has no sworn attachment or notarized step, so the signer just signs and dates it.

When must the local health department receive the notice?

The form says the notice must be sent not less than four business days before food is served or prepared for serving within the local health department’s jurisdiction.

What information does the form request?

It requests STFU and operator details, contact information, event name and dates, operating hours and location, licensing information, and whether you are requesting a paid evaluation.

Berrien County, MI · Berrien County

No notary required

Notification of Intent to Operate a Special Transitory Food Unit

Special Transitory Food Unit operators use this notification to report event locations, dates, and operating hours to the local health department.

At a glance

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

What this form is

STFU license holders use this form to notify the local health department in writing before serving or preparing food at a location within its jurisdiction. It asks for operator and unit details, event dates and hours, the operation location, and licensing information. The form says notice must be sent at least four business days before food service.

Who needs it

STFU license holders planning to serve or prepare food at an event within a local health department’s jurisdiction need to provide this notification.

How to submit it

Send the notice to the local health department by first-class mail, fax, email, or hand delivery at least four business days before food service. For Berrien County, the form lists [email protected] and 2149 E. Napier Ave., Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the form has no sworn attachment or notarized step, so the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Form
Download the STFU notification form for your event.
2
Complete the Form
Provide operator and unit details, event dates and hours, location, and licensing information.
3
Check the Event Details
Confirm the location, dates, and hours of food service before sending the notice.
4
Send It to the Health Department
Send the notice to the local health department by mail, fax, email, or hand delivery at least four business days before food service.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the STFU notification?: No. This document is signed without a notary; it has no sworn attachment or notarized step, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How do I submit the STFU notification?: Send it to the local health department by first-class mail, fax, email, or hand delivery at least four business days before food service. Berrien County’s listed email is [email protected].
When must the local health department receive the notice?: The form says the notice must be sent not less than four business days before food is served or prepared for serving within the local health department’s jurisdiction.
What information does the form request?: It requests STFU and operator details, contact information, event name and dates, operating hours and location, licensing information, and whether you are requesting a paid evaluation.

Need something notarized?

This Notification of Intent to Operate a Special Transitory Food Unit doesn’t need a notary, but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.