Do I need a notary for the Home Occupation License Application?

No. The application has a signature and date line and asks applicants to initial Part II, but it does not require notarization.

How do I submit the Home Occupation License Application?

The form lists the City Clerk’s Office at 300 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. It also says to contact Planning to confirm property eligibility before applying.

What should I attach to the application?

The application lists a floor plan of the house as a document to submit. It also says applicants should contact the Planning Department to confirm property eligibility.

What information does the application request?

It asks for business and property details, contact and ownership information, license type, and a description of the business. Applicants must also complete Part II and initial its sections.

Grand Rapids, MI · Kent County

No notary required

Home Occupation License Application

Grand Rapids business owners use this application to request a license for a home-based business, bed and breakfast, rooming house, or one-room rental.

What this form is

This application requests a Grand Rapids license for a home occupation, including a Class B home-based business or one-room rental and a Class C bed and breakfast or rooming house. Applicants provide business, property, ownership, and contact details, attach a house floor plan, and complete Part II. The form says to confirm property eligibility with Planning before applying and notes that an on-site inspection is required before approval.

Who needs it

A person or business seeking a Grand Rapids home occupation license should complete this application, including Part II and the applicable ownership sections.

How to submit it

The form lists the City Clerk’s Office at 300 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, and phone 616-456-3016. Contact Planning to confirm property eligibility before applying.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form asks applicants to initial Part II, and it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Home Occupation License Application PDF.
2
Confirm Property Eligibility
Contact the Planning Department to confirm property eligibility before applying.
3
Complete The Application
Select a license type, fill in the applicable business, property, contact, and ownership sections, and complete Part II.
4
Gather The Floor Plan
Prepare a floor plan of the house to submit with the application.
5
Submit To The City Clerk
The form lists the City Clerk’s Office at 300 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Home Occupation License Application?: No. The application has a signature and date line and asks applicants to initial Part II, but it does not require notarization.
How do I submit the Home Occupation License Application?: The form lists the City Clerk’s Office at 300 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. It also says to contact Planning to confirm property eligibility before applying.
What should I attach to the application?: The application lists a floor plan of the house as a document to submit. It also says applicants should contact the Planning Department to confirm property eligibility.
What information does the application request?: It asks for business and property details, contact and ownership information, license type, and a description of the business. Applicants must also complete Part II and initial its sections.

Need something notarized?

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