What is the Building Permit Application for?

It requests a building permit and plan examination for proposed work. The form covers project details, building characteristics, construction value, and applicant and contractor information.

Who completes this application?

The form is completed by the applicant, who may be the owner or an authorized agent. It requests information about the owner and, where applicable, the architect or engineer and contractor.

Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?

No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It asks the applicant to certify the information, but does not require a sworn or notarized attachment.

Swartz Creek, MI · Genesee County

No notary required

Building Permit Application

Property owners or authorized agents use this application to request a building permit and plan examination for proposed construction in Swartz Creek.

What this form is

The application requests a building permit and plan examination for proposed work, including new buildings, alterations, additions, demolitions, and other listed improvements. It asks for the project location and use, building characteristics, construction value, and owner, applicant, architect or engineer, and contractor information. The form also lists related permits and approvals that may be needed, including a plot plan and soil erosion documentation.

Who needs it

A property owner or authorized agent seeking a building permit and plan examination for proposed construction in Swartz Creek should complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form asks the applicant to certify the information but does not require a sworn or notarized attachment.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Building Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Provide the project, building, valuation, owner, applicant, and contractor information requested on the form.
3
Gather Supporting Items
Include the plot plan and any listed related permits or approvals that apply to the proposed work.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Building Permit Application for?: It requests a building permit and plan examination for proposed work. The form covers project details, building characteristics, construction value, and applicant and contractor information.
Who completes this application?: The form is completed by the applicant, who may be the owner or an authorized agent. It requests information about the owner and, where applicable, the architect or engineer and contractor.
Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It asks the applicant to certify the information, but does not require a sworn or notarized attachment.
How do I submit the Building Permit Application?: Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

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