What does the nondomestic protection order petition ask for?

It asks for petitioner and respondent details, information about related cases or orders, an explanation of what happened, and the protections the petitioner requests.

Who completes the petition?

A person asking the circuit court for a nondomestic personal protection order completes the petition. The form also has sections for service and acknowledgment of service.

Do I need a notary for the nondomestic protection order petition?

No. The petitioner signs and dates the petition without a notary. The service certificate has a declaration under penalties of perjury, and the respondent may sign an acknowledgment of service.

Livingston County, MI · Livingston County

No notary required

Petition for Personal Protection Order (Nondomestic)

This petition lets a person ask the circuit court for a nondomestic personal protection order and describe why protection is needed.

At a glance

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

What this form is

Use this petition to ask the circuit court for a nondomestic personal protection order. It asks for petitioner and respondent information, details about other cases or orders, and an explanation of what happened. The petitioner can request specific protections and an ex parte order; the form also includes sections for service and acknowledgment of service.

Who needs it

A person seeking a nondomestic personal protection order from the circuit court completes this petition and provides information about the respondent and requested protections.

How to submit it

File the petition with the circuit court clerk; after service, the process server must file proof of service with the clerk.

About notarization

The petitioner signs and dates this petition without a notary; the service certificate includes a declaration under penalties of perjury, and the respondent may acknowledge service by signing.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Petition
Download the nondomestic personal protection order petition.
2
Complete the Petition
Enter the parties’ information, answer the questions about related cases or orders, and explain what happened.
3
Gather Attachments
Attach separate sheets if needed to explain what happened, and list any attachments in the service section.
4
Submit to the Court
File the petition with the circuit court clerk. The process server must file proof of service with the clerk.

Frequently asked questions

What does the nondomestic protection order petition ask for?: It asks for petitioner and respondent details, information about related cases or orders, an explanation of what happened, and the protections the petitioner requests.
Who completes the petition?: A person asking the circuit court for a nondomestic personal protection order completes the petition. The form also has sections for service and acknowledgment of service.
Do I need a notary for the nondomestic protection order petition?: No. The petitioner signs and dates the petition without a notary. The service certificate has a declaration under penalties of perjury, and the respondent may sign an acknowledgment of service.
How do I submit the nondomestic protection order petition?: File the petition with the circuit court clerk. After service, the process server must file proof of service with the clerk.

Need something notarized?

This Petition for Personal Protection Order (Nondomestic) doesn’t need a notary, but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.