East Lansing, MI · Ingham County
New Owner Rental Unit License Application
This application requests a housing license for a rental property after ownership changes and is completed by the property owner or the legal agent accepting responsibility.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this form to apply for a housing license for a rental property when ownership changes. It asks for property and occupancy details, owner or legal agent information, transfer and inspection details, and the names of resident agents or managing members. The owner certification authorizes required inspections, certifies insurance coverage, and includes a notary block. The form notes that a Housing Commission hearing may be required.
Who needs it
A property owner applying for a housing license after a rental property transfer, or the legal agent accepting responsibility, should complete this application.
Why it needs a notary
The owner signs the Owner Certification before the notary, who completes the jurat stating it was subscribed and sworn to before them.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the New Owner Rental Unit License Application from the City of East Lansing.
- 2
Fill In The Application
Enter the property, occupancy, owner or agent, transfer, and inspection information, and prepare any applicable attachments.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the Owner Certification jurat.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the Owner Certification during the video session so the notary can complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed application and applicable attachments to the City of East Lansing Housing Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from East Lansing. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I complete the notarized owner certification?
- Fill out the application, then sign the Owner Certification during your online notary session. The notary completes the jurat after you swear to the certification.
- Do I need to have the Owner Certification notarized?
- Yes. The application includes a notary jurat stating that the Owner Certification was subscribed and sworn to before the notary.
- Can I sign this application with an online notary?
- Michigan authorizes remote electronic notarization by its notaries. A commissioned online notary can notarize your signature by video; confirm the City’s submission requirements if unsure.
- What should I attach to the application?
- The form lists a site plan, floor plan, and photos of the front, back, sides, and dive approach as possible attachments. Corporate owners must attach a copy of the most recent annual report filed with the State of Michigan. Confirm with the city, village or township if unsure.