Farmington Hills, MI · Oakland County
Auction License Application
This application is for anyone seeking a Farmington Hills auction license and includes a sworn statement by the applicant about the application’s accuracy and compliance with applicable ordinances.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this form to apply for a Farmington Hills auction license. The application requests details about merchandise and property offered for sale, sale terms, and a bond; it also lists other materials and approvals the city checks. The form says materials are generally due at least ten days before the auction, while the post-auction sales list and unsold-property inventory are due within ten days after qualifying auctions. Review the listed submission deadlines and requirements before filing.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking a Farmington Hills auction license must complete this application and provide the listed supporting materials, bond, and post-auction records when required.
Why it needs a notary
The application carries a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat; the applicant signs the sworn statement before the notary and dates the application.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Auction License Application and review its fields, attached-item list, and submission deadlines.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the requested applicant information and gather the inventory, valuation, bond, and other materials that apply.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the application’s sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and sign the sworn statement during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Follow Farmington Hills’ instructions and deadlines to submit the notarized application and required materials.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Farmington Hills. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get the auction license application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign the sworn statement during the video session and follow the city’s instructions for submitting the notarized form and required materials.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application includes a jurat stating that it was subscribed and sworn to before a notary. The applicant must sign the sworn statement before the notary.
- What supporting materials does the application list?
- The form lists an itemized inventory and valuation, sale-term information when applicable, a bond, and other items. It also specifies deadlines for materials and post-auction sales and inventory records.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Michigan authorizes remote electronic notarization by its notaries under the Michigan Law on Notarial Acts, MCL 55.261 et seq. MCL 55.285a addresses the effect of certain out-of-state notarizations. Confirm with the city, village or township if unsure.