Gratiot County, MI · Gratiot County
Request for Release of Part of an Agreement Prior to Expiration
This request packet is for people seeking early release of part of a Farmland Development Rights Agreement and submitting supporting documents to MDARD.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Gratiot County · Gratiot County, Gratiot County, Michigan
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- gratiotmi.com
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What this form is
Use this packet to request release of part of a Farmland Development Rights Agreement before it expires. Select the release type that fits your situation, then include the required supporting documents; requirements vary by reason and may include an agreement number, parcel description, assessor information, or signed statements. The packet lists release situations involving existing structures, death, disability, someone essential to the farm, or public interest.
Who needs it
A person seeking release of part of a Farmland Development Rights Agreement before expiration should select the applicable reason and assemble its required documents.
How to submit it
Submit the entire request packet to MDARD at PO Box 30449, Lansing, MI 48909, email [email protected], or fax 517-335-3131.
About notarization
This request does not require a notary; required physician and tax-assessor statements are signed, but the document does not call for notarization.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Request Packet
Download the partial Farmland Development Rights Agreement release request packet.
- 2
Choose a Release Type
Check the box for the release type that best fits your situation.
- 3
Gather Required Documents
Use the packet’s list to gather the documents required for your selected release reason.
- 4
Submit the Entire Packet
Send the complete request packet to MDARD by mail, email, or fax using the contact information shown.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for this partial agreement release request?
- No. The request does not call for notarization. Some supporting documents, such as a physician statement or tax-assessor statement, must be signed.
- How do I submit the partial release request?
- Submit the entire request packet to MDARD by mail at PO Box 30449, Lansing, MI 48909, by email at [email protected], or by fax at 517-335-3131.
- What supporting documents do I need?
- Requirements depend on the release reason. The list may include the agreement number or a copy, the parcel’s legal description, tax-assessor information, or other documents specified for that situation.
- What release situations does the packet cover?
- It lists requests involving a qualifying existing structure, death or disability of a named person, someone essential to the farm, or a release serving the public interest.