Farmington Hills, MI · Oakland County
Smoking Lounge License Application
This application is for owners seeking an initial or renewed Farmington Hills smoking lounge license and includes an indemnification agreement that must be acknowledged before a notary.
- 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
Owners submit this application to the City Clerk to seek a license to operate a smoking lounge in Farmington Hills. The packet requests business and owner information, supporting documents, and an indemnification agreement; it also includes supplemental owner information, business-entity details, and separate permit applications for hookah or dancing and live entertainment. The form lists required supporting materials and says license renewals require a completed application and fees.
Who needs it
Owners seeking an initial or renewed Farmington Hills smoking lounge license should complete the application and provide the required supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The indemnification agreement has an acknowledgment block; the person signing on behalf of the smoking lounge must acknowledge the agreement before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the smoking lounge license application packet from the Farmington Hills City Clerk.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the requested business and owner information, complete applicable exhibits or permit applications, and gather the listed supporting documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online appointment with a commissioned online notary for the indemnification agreement acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and acknowledge the agreement during the live video session, following the notary’s instructions.
- 5
Submit To The City
Include the notarized agreement and required application materials when submitting the packet to the Farmington Hills City Clerk.
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 notarize the smoking lounge indemnification agreement online?
- Complete the agreement and book an appointment with a commissioned online notary. Sign on video when directed, then include the acknowledged agreement with your application packet.
- Do I need to notarize the entire smoking lounge application?
- The packet includes an acknowledgment block for the indemnification agreement. The application and supplemental owner information pages have signature lines but no notary block shown in the provided form text.
- Can I sign the indemnification agreement remotely?
- Michigan authorizes its notaries to perform remote electronic notarizations. A commissioned online notary can guide you through the video appointment and the acknowledgment process.
- What supporting materials does the application list?
- The form lists items such as a security plan, proof of insurance, a lease or deed, applicable permits, and the license fee. Requirements can vary with the business structure and requested permits; confirm with the city, village or township if unsure.