Lansing, MI · Ingham County
Going Out Of Business, Fire, and Certain Other Sales License Application
This application is for a business owner seeking a license for a going-out-of-business sale, certain distressed-business sales, or a sale of goods damaged by fire, smoke, water, or otherwise.
- 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
Lansing requires this application for specified sales, including going-out-of-business, liquidation, lost-lease, and certain distressed-business sales, as well as sales of goods damaged by fire, smoke, water, or otherwise. Applicants provide business, owner, sale, and responsible-person details, explain why the sale is necessary, and attach an itemized inventory with required purchase information. The form says each license lasts 30 days, requires a non-refundable fee for each period, and allows no extensions after the second renewal.
Who needs it
The owner of the goods sold must apply when conducting a sale described on the form, such as a going-out-of-business sale or a sale of goods damaged by fire.
Why it needs a notary
The application has a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat; the applicant, who must be the owner of the goods sold, signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Going Out Of Business, Fire, and Certain Other Sales License Application from the City of Lansing.
- 2
Complete The Form And Inventory
Enter the requested business, sale, and applicant details, explain the need for the sale, and attach the inventory information listed on the form.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization with a commissioned online notary and have identification ready.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the application during the online notary session so the notary can complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application, inventory, and required fee to the Lansing City Clerk’s Office; the form also provides an online application option.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from 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 going-out-of-business sale application?
- Complete the application, explain why the sale is necessary, and attach the required itemized inventory and purchase details. The applicant signs before a notary, then submits the application and fee to the City Clerk.
- Do I need to attach an inventory?
- Yes. The form calls for an itemized list of goods, a separate list of goods purchased within the previous 60 days, and details such as cost, source, purchase date, and delivery date.
- Can I sign this application with an online notary?
- Michigan permits remote electronic notarization by authorized notaries, and MCL 55.285a addresses the effect of an act performed in another state by an authorized officer. Confirm with the city, village or township if unsure.
- Where can I have the application notarized?
- The form says notarization can be done in the City Clerk’s office. It also includes a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat for the applicant’s signature.
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