How do I submit the Electrical Permit Application?

The form lists the City of Richmond at 36725 Division Road, P.O. Box 457, Richmond, MI 48062. Required plans must accompany an application for plan examination and the appropriate deposit before a permit can be issued.

When are plans required for an electrical permit?

Plans are required for building types outside the exceptions listed on the form. Plans must be prepared by or under the direct supervision of a licensed architect or engineer and bear their seal and signature.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for the job location, owner or agent, contractor or homeowner information, service or feeder rating, building size, and applicant signature. Homeowners also complete the affidavit section.

Richmond, MI · Macomb County

No notary required

Electrical Permit Application

Contractors or homeowners use this application to request a City of Richmond electrical permit and provide job, applicant, and project information.

What this form is

Use this application to request an electrical permit for residential work in Richmond. It asks for the job location, contractor or homeowner details, service or feeder rating, building size, and applicant signature; homeowners also certify they will perform the work at their own home. The form explains when plans are required and lists application and inspection fees.

Who needs it

Contractors or homeowners applying for a Richmond electrical permit should complete this form and provide required plans when applicable.

How to submit it

The form lists the City of Richmond at 36725 Division Road, P.O. Box 457, Richmond, MI 48062, and phone number (586) 727-7571 ext. 202. It states that required plans must be submitted with an application for plan examination and the appropriate deposit before a permit can be issued.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the application, and the homeowner affidavit is part of the form.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Electrical Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete The Form
Enter the job location, contractor or homeowner details, service or feeder rating, and building size; sign and date the application.
3
Gather Required Plans
Check whether plans are required. If required, submit them with an application for plan examination and the appropriate deposit.
4
Submit To The City
Use the City of Richmond address listed on the form: 36725 Division Road, P.O. Box 457, Richmond, MI 48062.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Electrical Permit Application?: No. The applicant signs and dates the application, and the homeowner affidavit is part of the form; neither section calls for notarization.
How do I submit the Electrical Permit Application?: The form lists the City of Richmond at 36725 Division Road, P.O. Box 457, Richmond, MI 48062. Required plans must accompany an application for plan examination and the appropriate deposit before a permit can be issued.
When are plans required for an electrical permit?: Plans are required for building types outside the exceptions listed on the form. Plans must be prepared by or under the direct supervision of a licensed architect or engineer and bear their seal and signature.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for the job location, owner or agent, contractor or homeowner information, service or feeder rating, building size, and applicant signature. Homeowners also complete the affidavit section.

Need something notarized?

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