Who needs a temporary trailer permit?

The form says permits are required for every trailer brought to or used on the island, whether moved by a horse-drawn dray or a permitted vehicle.

Do I need a notary for the Temporary Trailer Permit Application?

No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it identifies no attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How do I submit the Temporary Trailer Permit Application?

Mail the application and payment to City of Mackinac Island, P.O. Box 455, Mackinac Island, MI 49757. The form says the fee must be received before the application goes to City Council.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for applicant and work-site details, the reason for the trailer, trailer description and weight, dates, overnight parking location, boat line and dock, and proposed travel route.

Mackinac Island, MI · Mackinac County

No notary required

Application For Temporary Trailer Permit

Trailer applicants use this form to request City Council approval before bringing a trailer to Mackinac Island or moving it to a job location.

What this form is

The city requires a permit for every trailer brought to or used on the island, and the City Council must approve the application before the trailer arrives or moves to a job location. The form asks for applicant and work-site details, the reason for the trailer, its description and weight, dates, parking location, boat line and dock, and travel route. It also lists possible project approvals and trailer rules.

Who needs it

Anyone bringing a trailer to or using one on Mackinac Island must apply for a permit and obtain City Council approval before arrival or movement to a job location.

How to submit it

Mail the application and payment to City of Mackinac Island, P.O. Box 455, Mackinac Island, MI 49757; applications are not submitted to City Council until the fee is received. The form also lists [email protected] and phone and fax numbers.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it identifies no attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Temporary Trailer Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Fill in the applicant, work-site, trailer, timing, parking, boat line and dock, and travel-route details; then sign and date it.
3
Gather Project Approvals
If required for the project, include an approved Certificate of Appropriateness, Building Permit, or Zoning Permit. Documentation or photos may be required for a vehicle-pulled trailer.
4
Submit The Application And Payment
Mail the application and payment to the city at P.O. Box 455, Mackinac Island, MI 49757. The fee must be received before City Council consideration.

Frequently asked questions

Who needs a temporary trailer permit?: The form says permits are required for every trailer brought to or used on the island, whether moved by a horse-drawn dray or a permitted vehicle.
Do I need a notary for the Temporary Trailer Permit Application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it identifies no attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the Temporary Trailer Permit Application?: Mail the application and payment to City of Mackinac Island, P.O. Box 455, Mackinac Island, MI 49757. The form says the fee must be received before the application goes to City Council.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for applicant and work-site details, the reason for the trailer, trailer description and weight, dates, overnight parking location, boat line and dock, and proposed travel route.

Need something notarized?

This Application For Temporary Trailer Permit doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.