Madison Heights, MI · Oakland County
Residential Building Permit Application and Homeowner Affidavit
This application and accompanying affidavit are for Madison Heights residential building permit applicants; property owners applying themselves must complete the Homeowner Affidavit.
- 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 residential building permit and provide project, property, applicant, and contractor details. The application lists required construction documents and applicant acknowledgements. A property owner acting as the applicant must also complete the Homeowner Affidavit, which states that the property will be the owner’s principal residence and describes the owner’s commitments for the permitted work.
Who needs it
Anyone applying for a Madison Heights residential building permit needs the application, and a property owner acting as applicant must also complete the Homeowner Affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The Homeowner Affidavit includes a notary block; the property owner signs the affidavit before a notary and provides the requested owner information.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get the residential building permit application and Homeowner Affidavit from the City of Madison Heights.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the job, applicant, property, and project details. Owners applying themselves must also complete the Homeowner Affidavit.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the Homeowner Affidavit.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the affidavit during the video appointment and follow the notary’s instructions.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the application, notarized affidavit when required, and construction documents to the City of Madison Heights.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Madison Heights. 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 Homeowner Affidavit notarized online?
- Complete the affidavit, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video appointment and submit the notarized affidavit with your permit application.
- Do I need to complete the Homeowner Affidavit?
- The application says a Homeowner Affidavit is required for property owners acting as the applicant. The affidavit includes a notary block.
- Can this affidavit be notarized remotely?
- Michigan law authorizes remote electronic notarization by Michigan notaries under the Michigan Law on Notarial Acts, MCL 55.261 et seq. Confirm with the city, village or township if unsure.
- What should I submit with the building permit application?
- The form calls for two copies of construction documents and one PDF digital copy. Plans and additional documents depend on the proposed work; the city may request more documents.