Mackinac Island, MI · Mackinac County
General Application for Work Located Within a Historic District
This application is for property owners and applicants seeking approval for minor work, new construction, demolition, or moving a structure in a historic district.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this form to ask the Historic District Commission to review proposed work in a historic district. Minor work requires a description of the work and materials, plus photographs; new construction, demolition, or moving a structure requires property, project, ownership, and legal-interest information. Submit the completed application and supporting materials by 4:00 p.m. ten business days before a Commission meeting. Late applications go on the following month's agenda.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants proposing minor work, new construction, demolition, or moving a structure in a Mackinac Island historic district need this application.
Why it needs a notary
For new construction, demolition, or moving a structure, all property-owner signatures on the sworn certification must be signed before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the General Application for Work Located Within a Historic District from the city.
- 2
Complete the Relevant Section
Fill out Section A for minor work or Section B for new construction, demolition, or moving a structure.
- 3
Gather Supporting Materials
Include the descriptions and photographs required for minor work, or the property and ownership information required for Section B.
- 4
Book an Online Notary
If Section B's sworn property-owner certification applies, arrange an online notarization before signing.
- 5
Sign on Video
Sign the certification in the online notary's presence during the video session.
- 6
Submit to the City
Send the completed form and supporting materials to the Mackinac Island Building Official by the stated deadline.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Mackinac Island. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- Which parts of this application need notarization?
- The sworn certification and notary block apply to the property-owner section for new construction, demolition, or moving a structure. The form does not show a notary block for the minor-work section.
- Do I need to notarize the minor-work section?
- The form shows no notary block for minor work. It includes a notary block for the property-owner certification in the new construction, demolition, or moving section; confirm with the city, village or township if unsure.
- How do I submit this application?
- Complete the relevant section, gather its required attachments, and submit the application and materials to the Mackinac Island Building Official by 4:00 p.m. ten business days before a Commission meeting.
- Can I sign the sworn certification online?
- Michigan authorizes remote electronic notarization by its notaries. A commissioned online notary can conduct the notarization by video; confirm that the city will accept the completed electronic document.