Bloomfield Hills, MI · Oakland County

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Application for Refund of Building Bond

Permit holders use this application to request return of a building bond after the permitted work and required inspections are completed and approved.

What this form is

This application requests return of a building bond tendered when a building permit was issued. It states that the permitted work and required inspections must be completed and approved, and, if required, that a final certificate of occupancy or certificate of compliance has been issued. The form asks for permit and property details, bond amount, the bond tenderer's mailing address, and the applicant or bond holder's signature and date.

Who needs it

The permit holder or bond holder seeking return of a building bond after the work and required inspections are completed and approved should complete this application.

How to submit it

The form identifies the Building Department for city use. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the form does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Application for Refund of Building Bond.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Enter the permit and property details, bond amount, bond tenderer's current mailing address, and sign and date the application.

  3. 3

    Confirm Completion And Approval

    The form states that the permitted work and required inspections must be completed and approved; include the required certificate if applicable.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the Application for Refund of Building Bond?
It is a form for requesting return of a building bond tendered when a building permit was issued, after the work and required inspections are completed and approved.
What information does the application ask for?
The form asks for the permit number, parcel ID, property address, permit holder, bond amount, bond tenderer's current mailing address, and the applicant or bond holder's signature and date.
Do I need a notary for the Application for Refund of Building Bond?
No. The form has a signature and date line but no notary block or notarized attachment; the signer just signs and dates it.
How do I submit the building bond refund application?
The form identifies the Building Department for city use. Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Refund of Building Bond doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.