Petoskey, MI · Emmet County
Auction Permit Application
Auctioneers use this application to request a Petoskey auction license by providing business, auction, advertising, goods-for-sale details, and a signed declaration.
What this form is
Petoskey City Ordinance No. 313 requires auctioneers to obtain an Auction License. The application asks for auctioneer and business details, the auction location and dates, operating hours, advertising type, and goods to be sold; applicants must attach an inventory list and sign and date a declaration.
Who needs it
Auctioneers seeking to hold an auction in Petoskey need to complete and return this application to the City Clerk.
How to submit it
After completing the application, return it to the City of Petoskey City Clerk; the document lists a $50 permit fee.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it requests an inventory list attachment but does not say the list must be sworn or notarized.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Auction Permit Application.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide the requested auctioneer, business, auction, advertising, and goods information.
- 3
Gather The Inventory List
Attach an inventory list of the goods to be sold.
- 4
Sign And Date
Sign and date the declaration on the application.
- 5
Return It To The City Clerk
Return the completed application to the City of Petoskey City Clerk; the form lists a $50 permit fee.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Auction Permit Application?
- No. The application asks the auctioneer to sign and date it, but does not require notarization. It also requests an inventory list without saying it must be sworn or notarized.
- How do I submit the Auction Permit Application?
- Complete the application and return it to the City of Petoskey City Clerk. The form lists a $50 permit fee.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for auctioneer and business information, the auction owner and location, dates and hours, advertising type, and the type of goods to be sold.
- What attachment does the application require?
- The application says to attach an inventory list of the goods to be sold.