Forestville, MI · Sanilac County

No notary required

Fowl or Poultry Permit

Property owners or applicants seeking permission to keep female fowl or poultry in Forestville’s residential district complete this permit.

What this form is

This permit requests approval to procure and house female fowl or poultry at an occupied dwelling in Forestville’s residential district. It asks for owner and applicant details, plans for disposing of waste, and a description of the housing and fencing. Applicants who do not own the property must provide a dated, signed permission letter from the property owner; approval follows a site visit and authorized signatures.

Who needs it

Anyone seeking to procure and house female fowl or poultry at an occupied dwelling in Forestville’s residential district needs to apply.

How to submit it

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

About notarization

This permit is signed without a notary; the applicant signs it, and two authorized individuals sign after visiting the site.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Permit

    Download the Fowl or Poultry Permit.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide the owner and applicant details, describe waste disposal, and describe the housing and fencing.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Permission

    If you do not own the property, include a dated and signed letter from the property owner granting permission.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

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

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Fowl or Poultry Permit?
No. The applicant signs the permit without a notary; two authorized individuals sign after visiting the site.
Who can apply for a Forestville fowl or poultry permit?
An applicant must have an occupied dwelling on the property. If the applicant does not own it, a dated and signed permission letter from the property owner is required.
What information does the permit ask for?
It asks for the owner’s and applicant’s names and addresses, how waste will be disposed of, and a description of the housing and fencing.
How do I submit the Fowl or Poultry Permit?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

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