Hartford, MI · Van Buren County
Electrical Permit Application
Hartford property owners and electrical contractors use this application to request a permit for electrical work and provide project, applicant, and fee details.
What this form is
Use this application to request a Hartford electrical permit and describe the job, its location, the applicant, and the electrical work. The form says plans and specifications are required for certain projects, and the total application fee must be paid before a permit is issued. It also includes an applicant signature, a homeowner affidavit, fee calculations, and a utility work order section for service equipment work.
Who needs it
A property owner or electrical contractor applying for a Hartford permit for electrical work should complete this application.
How to submit it
Mail or drop off the application at 19 W Main St, Hartford, MI 49057. Make checks payable to City of Hartford; the form says the total application fee must be paid before a permit is issued.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the homeowner affidavit is a certification, and the signer just signs and dates the form.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Electrical Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter the job location, applicant information, type and description of work, plan review details, and applicable fee items.
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Gather Required Plans
Include plans and specifications when required; provide the utility work order number if the application includes service equipment work.
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Sign And Submit
Sign and date the application, then mail or drop it off at 19 W Main St, Hartford, MI 49057.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Electrical Permit Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date field but no notary block. The homeowner affidavit is a certification; the signer signs and dates the form.
- How do I submit the Hartford Electrical Permit Application?
- Mail or drop off the completed application at 19 W Main St, Hartford, MI 49057. Make checks payable to City of Hartford.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for job location and applicant details, the type and description of work, service and building information for plan review, fee items, and a signature.
- When are plans and specifications required?
- The form says plans and specifications must be submitted when wiring or alteration to an electrical system is over 400 amps and exceeds 3,500 square feet in all buildings.