Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?

No. The applicant signs and dates this application without a notary, and the document does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.

What plans do I need to include?

Plan requirements depend on the project. The instructions list digital plans for residential projects under 3,500 square feet, and additional plan materials for commercial and mobile or premanufactured home projects.

Do I need a separate application for electrical work?

Yes. The form states that separate applications must be completed for plumbing, mechanical, and electrical work permits.

Saginaw, MI · Saginaw County

No notary required

Building Permit Application

Q: How do I submit the Building Permit Application?

Email the completed document to inspections@saginaw-mi.com. The Inspections Division will create an invoice for payment; applications submitted without payment will be put on hold.

Property owners, lessees, and authorized agents use this application to request a Saginaw building permit for construction, alterations, repairs, or other listed work.

What this form is

The application requests a building permit and plan review for projects such as new buildings, additions, alterations, repairs, demolition, and mobile home setup. The form asks for project, owner, design professional, contractor, proposed use, building characteristics, work description, and applicant information. Required plans and supporting materials vary by project type; separate applications are required for plumbing, mechanical, and electrical work permits.

Who needs it

Property owners, lessees, or authorized agents applying for a Saginaw building permit must complete the applicable sections and provide project plans.

How to submit it

Email the completed application to [email protected]; the Inspections Division will create an invoice for payment. The document says applications submitted without payment will be put on hold.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated by the applicant without a notary; the document does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Saginaw Building Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete The Applicable Sections
Fill in the applicable project, identification, improvement, proposed use, building characteristics, and applicant information sections.
3
Gather Plans And Supporting Materials
Include the plans and other materials required for your project type, as listed in the application instructions.
4
Email The Application
Email the completed application to [email protected]. The Inspections Division will create an invoice for payment.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?: No. The applicant signs and dates this application without a notary, and the document does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Building Permit Application?: Email the completed document to [email protected]. The Inspections Division will create an invoice for payment; applications submitted without payment will be put on hold.
What plans do I need to include?: Plan requirements depend on the project. The instructions list digital plans for residential projects under 3,500 square feet, and additional plan materials for commercial and mobile or premanufactured home projects.
Do I need a separate application for electrical work?: Yes. The form states that separate applications must be completed for plumbing, mechanical, and electrical work permits.

Need something notarized?

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