Do I need a notary for the building permit application?

No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block; the signer simply signs and dates it.

How do I submit the building permit application?

Submit it to City Hall, PO Box 455, Market Street, Mackinac Island, MI 49757. The form has spaces for plan review and building permit fees but gives no amounts.

What information does the application ask for?

It requests project, owner, architect or engineer, contractor, proposed work, building characteristics, and applicant information, along with the applicant’s signature.

Are separate applications needed for plumbing, mechanical, or electrical work?

Yes. The form states that Michigan applications must be completed for plumbing, mechanical, and electrical work permits.

Mackinac Island, MI · Mackinac County

No notary required

Application for Building Permit and Plan Examination

Property owners, lessees, or their authorized agents use this application to request a building permit and plan examination for proposed construction work.

What this form is

This application requests a building permit and identifies the plan reviews and environmental control approvals needed for proposed work. It asks for project and property details, owner and contractor information, the type and use of the improvement, building characteristics, and the applicant’s signature. The form says completion is mandatory to obtain a permit; separate Michigan applications are required for plumbing, mechanical, and electrical work permits.

Who needs it

Property owners, lessees, or authorized agents applying for a building permit and plan examination for proposed work need this application.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application to City Hall, PO Box 455, Market Street, Mackinac Island, MI 49757. The form includes spaces for plan review and building permit fees, but does not state amounts.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the building permit and plan examination application.
2
Complete The Application
Complete the requested project, identification, improvement, building, and applicant information.
3
Gather Required Approvals
Complete and initial the environmental control approvals section as applicable.
4
Submit To City Hall
Submit the application to City Hall, PO Box 455, Market Street, Mackinac Island, MI 49757.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the building permit application?: No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block; the signer simply signs and dates it.
How do I submit the building permit application?: Submit it to City Hall, PO Box 455, Market Street, Mackinac Island, MI 49757. The form has spaces for plan review and building permit fees but gives no amounts.
What information does the application ask for?: It requests project, owner, architect or engineer, contractor, proposed work, building characteristics, and applicant information, along with the applicant’s signature.
Are separate applications needed for plumbing, mechanical, or electrical work?: Yes. The form states that Michigan applications must be completed for plumbing, mechanical, and electrical work permits.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Building Permit and Plan Examination doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.