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Kent County government forms
49 forms published by Kent County offices. You can download these and submit them yourself; none of them need a notary.
Kent County forms (no notary required)
No notary requiredApplication and Permit for Crossing or Connection to County DrainProperty owners, businesses, or their authorized agents use this application to request a permit for work crossing or connecting to a county drain.
No notary requiredApplication for Encroachment in County Drain EasementProperty owners or their authorized agents use this application to request permission for a permanent structure or other encroachment in a county drain easement.
No notary requiredApplication for Informal Probate and/or Appointment of Personal RepresentativeThis application asks an interested person to request informal probate and/or appointment of a personal representative for a decedent’s estate in Kent County.
No notary requiredChange in Contact Information for ServiceParties and attorneys file this form with the Kent County Probate Court to report updated contact information for service in a case.
No notary requiredConcealed Pistol License Guide and Renewal ApplicationThis guide and application help current concealed pistol license holders apply to renew their license and provide the information requested by the county clerk.
No notary requiredConcealed Pistol License Standard and Emergency ApplicationMichigan residents use this application to request a standard or emergency concealed pistol license from the county clerk in their county of residence.
No notary requiredConsent for Participation, Release of Liability, and IndemnificationA parent or legal guardian completes this release to consent to a minor child’s participation in Kent County Parks Volunteer Services projects or events.
No notary requiredDeclaration of Intent to Give Notice by PublicationThis probate form is for petitioners who intend to notify someone by publication because that person’s address or whereabouts are unknown.
No notary requiredDomestic Violence Screening for Referral to MediationThis court screening form is completed by a plaintiff or defendant referred to mediation to report known domestic violence-related actions involving either party.
No notary requiredFee Waiver RequestThis form lets a person in a Kent County Probate Court case request a waiver of filing fees based on public assistance, legal services, or financial hardship.
No notary requiredFood Service Establishment Partial Plan Review ApplicationFood businesses use this application and worksheet to request a partial plan review for a pre-existing kitchen in Kent County.
No notary requiredGolf Volunteer ApplicationKent County residents apply to volunteer at L.E. Kaufman Golf Course and indicate their preferred positions, related experience, and availability.
No notary requiredKennel Health Permit and License ApplicationKent County kennel operators use this application to request an inspection and apply for a kennel health permit and license.
No notary requiredMajor Renovation or New Plan Review ApplicationKent County food establishment operators use this application to request plan review for a new, converted, or remodeled fixed food facility.
No notary requiredMinor’s Consent to Name ChangeThis form records a minor’s consent to change their name as stated in a petition filed with the Kent County Circuit Court Family Division.
No notary requiredMotion to Set Aside Forfeiture and Discharge of Bond and Notice of HearingA surety, other bond depositor, or attorney files this court form to request that a bond forfeiture be set aside and the judgment amount returned.
No notary requiredNotification of Intent to Operate a Transitory Food UnitTransitory food unit operators use this form to notify Kent County of planned operations at an event in the county.
No notary requiredObjectionThis form lets an objectant state their interest in a probate matter, explain an objection, and request action from the Kent County Probate Court.
No notary requiredObjection to Change of Venue and OrderThis form lets an interested person object to changing venue in a Kent County probate matter and provide reasons for the objection.
No notary requiredPDR Application to Remain Active – 2026 CycleKent County property owners use this form to keep a previous application to the Agriculture Preservation Program active for the 2026 cycle.
No notary requiredPetition and OrderThis probate court petition lets an interested person request an order and provide facts, relationship details, and updated addresses for a matter.
No notary requiredPetition and Order for AssignmentThis probate petition is completed by a petitioner seeking assignment of a decedent’s property by the Kent County Probate Court.
No notary requiredPetition and Order for Reinstatement (Case Not Closed)This petition asks the probate court to reinstate a fiduciary whose suspension resulted from an uncorrected filing deficiency in a case that remains open.
No notary requiredPetition for Appointment of Conservator and/or Protective OrderThis petition asks the probate court to appoint a conservator or enter a protective order for an individual whose property or affairs need protection.
No notary requiredPetition for Appointment of Guardian of Incapacitated IndividualThis petition asks the probate court to determine whether an individual is incapacitated and appoint a guardian, and is completed by an interested petitioner.
No notary requiredPetition for Appointment of Guardian, Individual with Alleged Developmental DisabilityThis petition asks the Kent County Probate Court to appoint a guardian for an individual with an alleged developmental disability; an interested person files it.
No notary requiredPetition for Change of VenueThis petition asks the Kent County Probate Court to move a case to another court when a change of venue is necessary.
No notary requiredPetition for Name ChangeThis court petition is for people seeking to change their own name or the name of a spouse or minor child in Kent County.
No notary requiredPetition for Name Change and Ex Parte Request for Nonpublication and Confidential RecordThis petition asks the family division of circuit court to change a name and, for good cause, keep notice unpublished and the proceeding confidential.
No notary requiredPetition for Probate and/or Appointment of Personal RepresentativeThis petition asks the probate court to determine heirs, consider a will, and appoint a personal representative for a decedent’s estate.
No notary requiredPetition to Change Permanent ResidenceA guardian uses this petition to ask the probate court for permission to change the permanent residence of an individual under guardianship.
No notary requiredPetition to Terminate or Modify Conservatorship of an Adult or MinorThis petition is for someone interested in an estate to ask the probate court to end or change an adult or minor’s conservatorship.
No notary requiredPetition to Terminate or Modify Guardian for Developmentally Disabled IndividualThis petition lets an interested person ask the Kent County Probate Court to terminate, modify, or make other changes to a guardian for a developmentally disabled individual.
No notary requiredPetition to Terminate or Modify GuardianshipThis petition lets an interested person ask the probate court to end or change a guardianship for a legally incapacitated individual or minor.
No notary requiredProof of ServiceThis form records how probate papers were served or mailed and is completed by the person who served them.
No notary requiredProof of ServiceThis probate court form records how papers were served or mailed and is completed by the person reporting service.
No notary requiredPublicity Release FormThis release lets participants or a parent or legal guardian authorize Kent County to use images, recordings, and interview statements from an activity or event.
No notary requiredPurchase of Development Rights (PDR) ApplicationKent County farmland owners use this application to ask the county to consider purchasing development rights for eligible property.
No notary requiredRenunciation of Right to Appointment, Nomination of Personal Representative and Waiver of NoticeThis probate form lets a person with a prior or equal right to appointment renounce that right, nominate a personal representative, and waive notice.
No notary requiredRequest for Hearing or Dismissal Regarding Name Change ProceedingsA petitioner uses this form to request a hearing about denied nonpublication or confidential-record status, or to ask the court to dismiss a name change petition.
No notary requiredScheduling Conference StatementThis court form lets parties in a Kent County circuit court case report disputed and settled issues and provide information for scheduling and mediation.
No notary requiredSTFU and Mobile Facilities Plan Review ApplicationSTFU and mobile food unit operators complete this application and worksheet to request a plan review from the Kent County Health Department.
No notary requiredSupplemental Testimony to Identify Nonheir DeviseesThis probate form identifies nonheir devisees named in a will or codicil for a testate estate in Kent County, Michigan.
No notary requiredSworn Closing Statement, Summary ProceedingPersonal representatives use this form to report completion of a small estate and file a sworn closing statement with the probate court.
No notary requiredSworn Statement to Close Unsupervised AdministrationPersonal representatives use this probate court form to report completed estate administration and request closure of an unsupervised estate without a hearing.
No notary requiredTemporary Food Establishment License ApplicationFood vendors and organizations use this application to request a temporary food establishment license for a public event in Kent County.
No notary requiredTestimony to Identify HeirsThis probate form records information about a decedent’s family and heirs for a person providing testimony to the court.
No notary requiredVolunteer Acknowledgement, Release of Liability, and IndemnificationKent County Parks volunteers use this agreement to acknowledge volunteer conditions, release liability, and provide their contact and emergency information.
No notary requiredVolunteer AgreementOrganizations use this agreement to arrange a group volunteer project in Kent County parks and set out the project schedule, activities, and responsibilities.