Sturgis, MI · St. Joseph County
Medical Marihuana Facility New Permit Application
This eight-page application is for individuals or entities seeking a new City of Sturgis permit to operate a medical marihuana facility, with a separate application required for each facility type.
- 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
Applicants select one facility type and provide business, ownership, applicant, property, spacing, security, and operations information. The city also requires supporting documents, a $500 non-refundable application review fee per facility type, and additional fees when a permit slot is available. For a leased or purchase-agreement property proposed for a provisioning center, the application calls for a notarized property-owner statement authorizing the facility's use.
Who needs it
Individuals or entities applying for a new Sturgis medical marihuana facility permit must submit this application, with a separate application for each facility type.
Why it needs a notary
The consent for background investigation includes a state jurat; the applicant signs and swears to the consent before the notary, and certain provisioning-center applicants must also provide a notarized property-owner statement.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Medical Marihuana Facility New Permit Application from the City of Sturgis.
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Complete The Form
Choose one facility type and fill out the applicant, entity, property, spacing, security, and business information sections.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Prepare the supporting documents and fee listed by the city; include any required notarized property-owner statement for the specified provisioning-center property situations.
- 4
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the Consent for Background Investigation jurat.
- 5
Sign On Video
Sign the consent in the notary's presence during the online video session.
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Submit To The City
Send the completed application, attachments, and required fees to the Sturgis Community Development Department as directed on the form.
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 parts of the application need notarization?
- The Consent for Background Investigation has a sworn jurat that the applicant completes before a notary. A provisioning center on leased or purchase-agreement property also needs the owner's notarized statement authorizing the facility's use.
- Do I need a notary for a new facility permit?
- The form includes a notary block for the Consent for Background Investigation. The property-owner statement is also required to be notarized for the specified provisioning-center property situations.
- How do I get the application notarized online?
- Complete the form sections that do not require notarization, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the applicable document during the video session and follow the city's submission instructions.
- What should I submit with the application?
- The form lists supporting business documents, background investigation consents, a business and operating plan, floor and site plans, and other materials depending on facility type. It also requires a $500 non-refundable review fee per facility type.
- Can I submit one application for multiple facility types?
- No. The form says to check only one permit type and states that each facility type requires a separate permit application.