Sturgis, MI · St. Joseph County
Adult-Use Marihuana Establishment New License Application
This eight-page application is for people or entities seeking a new City of Sturgis adult-use marihuana establishment license and requires supporting documents and applicant information.
- 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 application to request a new municipal license for an adult-use marihuana establishment, selecting one establishment type and providing business, applicant, property, spacing, security, and operating details. Sturgis requests supporting materials such as business documents, plans, and attachments; certain applicants must also provide a notarized property-owner statement. The application identifies a non-refundable $500 review fee per establishment type and directs applicants to submit the completed materials and fees to the Community Development Department.
Who needs it
Individuals and business entities applying for a new Sturgis adult-use marihuana establishment license must complete the application and provide the required information and supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the Consent for Background Investigation before a notary under its subscribed-and-sworn jurat; certain retailer or microbusiness applicants also need a notarized property-owner statement.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Adult-Use Marihuana Establishment New License Application from the City of Sturgis.
- 2
Complete The Form
Choose one establishment type and fill in applicant, business, property, and operational details. Gather the required attachments.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the sworn applicant signature.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show your identification and sign the Consent for Background Investigation when instructed during the notarization.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed application, notarized pages, supporting documents, and required fees to the Sturgis Community Development Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Sturgis. 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
- Which signature on the application must be notarized?
- The Consent for Background Investigation includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat for the applicant’s signature. Retailer or microbusiness applicants who lease or have a purchase agreement also need a notarized property-owner statement.
- How do I get the application signature notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book with a commissioned online notary. Show your identification and sign the consent during the video session; submit the notarized form with required attachments and fees to Sturgis.
- Do I need a notarized property-owner statement?
- The form requires one for retailer or microbusiness applicants who lease the property or have a purchase agreement. It must authorize use of the property for a commercial marihuana establishment.
- Can I sign this application with a remote online notary?
- Michigan permits its notaries to perform electronic notarizations remotely under the Michigan Law on Notarial Acts, MCL 55.261 et seq. A commissioned online notary can conduct the signing by video; confirm the city’s submission requirements if unsure.