Carleton, MI · Monroe County

No notary required

Burn Permit

Carleton residents and other applicants use this form to request a permit before burning leaves or tree debris on public or private property.

What this form is

The Village requires a permit before anyone burns or incinerates leaves or tree debris on public or private property within Carleton. The form asks for the applicant’s name, phone number, address, requested date, signature, and date; a village official records approval and its date. The permit is valid for one day, with a one-day adjustment before or after if weather affects safe burning.

Who needs it

Anyone planning to burn or incinerate leaves or tree debris on public or private property within the Village needs to secure this permit first.

How to submit it

Fill in and print the form, then bring it to the Village office at 1230 Monroe Street, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

About notarization

This permit is signed and dated without a notary; the form mentions no sworn attachment or related notarized step.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Permit

    Download the Burn Permit form.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Enter your name, phone number, address, requested date, signature, and date.

  3. 3

    Print The Form

    Fill in and print the completed form.

  4. 4

    Bring It To The Village Office

    Bring the form to 1230 Monroe Street, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Carleton Burn Permit?
No. The form has a signature and date field but no notary block; it mentions no sworn attachment or related notarized step.
How do I submit the Carleton Burn Permit?
Fill in and print the form, then bring it to the Village office at 1230 Monroe Street, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
When do I need a burn permit in Carleton?
The form says a permit is required before burning or incinerating leaves or tree debris on public or private property within the Village.
How long is the Carleton burn permit valid?
The permit is good for one day. If weather affects safe burning, the form says it may be used one day before or after the requested date.

Need something notarized?

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