Do I need a notary for the Freestanding or Monument Sign Application?

No. The application has signature and date lines for the applicant and contractor or builder, but no notary block or notarized attachment is specified.

What information does the sign application request?

It asks for applicant and contractor details, the sign location and proposed installation date, sign type, size, colors and materials, and property-owner information.

Do I need the property owner's consent?

Yes, if you do not own the property where the sign is located, the application says written consent from the owner must be provided.

Richmond, MI · Macomb County

No notary required

Freestanding or Monument Sign Application

Property owners or applicants use this application to provide project details and request city review of a freestanding or monument sign.

What this form is

The application collects applicant, sign designer, installer or contractor, property, and proposed sign information. It states that a person may not erect, alter, or relocate a ground sign without first obtaining appropriate permits from the City. Applicants who do not own the property must provide the owner’s written consent.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking city permits to erect, alter, or relocate a freestanding or monument ground sign should complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant and contractor or builder sign the certification, and no notarized or sworn attachment is specified.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Freestanding or Monument Sign Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Fill in the applicant, contractor, property, and proposed sign information requested on the form.
3
Gather Required Documentation
If you do not own the property, provide the property owner's written consent.
4
Sign And Submit
Sign and date the applicant certification and submit the application to the city department named on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Freestanding or Monument Sign Application?: No. The application has signature and date lines for the applicant and contractor or builder, but no notary block or notarized attachment is specified.
How do I submit the Freestanding or Monument Sign Application?: Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
What information does the sign application request?: It asks for applicant and contractor details, the sign location and proposed installation date, sign type, size, colors and materials, and property-owner information.
Do I need the property owner's consent?: Yes, if you do not own the property where the sign is located, the application says written consent from the owner must be provided.

Need something notarized?

This Freestanding or Monument Sign Application doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.