Do I need a notary for the Petition to Change Permanent Residence?

No. The petition is signed without a notary and includes a declaration under penalties of perjury. If a property transfer is required, the form also directs you to complete Form PC 646.

How do I submit the Petition to Change Permanent Residence?

The form does not provide submission instructions. Submit it to the county department named on the form and check the county website for current contact details.

What information does the petition ask for?

It asks about the current and proposed residences, reasons for the move, its suitability and possible impacts, efforts to maintain the current residence, and the individual’s opinion.

Kent County, MI · Kent County

No notary required

Petition to Change Permanent Residence

A guardian uses this petition to ask the probate court for permission to change the permanent residence of an individual under guardianship.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Kent County · Kent County, Kent County, Michigan
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: kentcountymi.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

This petition asks the probate court for permission to move an individual under guardianship from their current permanent residence. It requests details about the current and proposed homes, reasons for the move, its potential effects, efforts to maintain the current residence, and the individual’s opinion. If a transfer of property is required, the form says to also complete the Petition Regarding Real Estate/Dwelling (Form PC 646).

Who needs it

A guardian seeking court permission to change the permanent residence of an individual under guardianship should complete this petition.

How to submit it

Submit it to the county department named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.

About notarization

This petition is signed without a notary and includes a declaration under penalties of perjury; Form PC 646 is also required if a property transfer is needed.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Petition
Download the Petition to Change Permanent Residence form.
2
Complete the Form
Describe the current and proposed residences, explain the reasons and possible impacts of the move, and provide the requested information.
3
Gather Any Required Attachment
If a transfer of property is required, also complete the Petition Regarding Real Estate/Dwelling (Form PC 646).
4
Submit to the County
Submit the petition to the county department named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Petition to Change Permanent Residence used for?: It asks the probate court for permission to move an individual under guardianship from their current permanent residence and provides information about the proposed move.
Do I need a notary for the Petition to Change Permanent Residence?: No. The petition is signed without a notary and includes a declaration under penalties of perjury. If a property transfer is required, the form also directs you to complete Form PC 646.
How do I submit the Petition to Change Permanent Residence?: The form does not provide submission instructions. Submit it to the county department named on the form and check the county website for current contact details.
What information does the petition ask for?: It asks about the current and proposed residences, reasons for the move, its suitability and possible impacts, efforts to maintain the current residence, and the individual’s opinion.

Need something notarized?

This Petition to Change Permanent Residence doesn’t need a notary, but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.