Do I need a notary for the Plumbing Permit Application?

No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block; the signer just signs and dates it.

How do I submit the Plumbing Permit Application?

For a state-issued permit, send it to the Bureau of Construction Codes at the address printed on the form. If unsure whether a state or local permit applies, contact the bureau or your local building inspector.

What information does the application request?

It asks for project and job-location details, applicant and license information, the type of job, and plan review information.

Are plans required with every application?

No. The form lists exceptions, including certain one- and two-family dwellings, minor alterations or repairs, and buildings with fewer than 12 required plumbing fixtures.

Hartford, MI · Van Buren County

No notary required

Plumbing Permit Application

This application is used by an owner, licensee, or water treatment installer to request a plumbing permit for a project or facility.

What this form is

The application records the project location, applicant details, type of plumbing job, and plan review information. Plumbing work must not start until the permit application has been filed; plans and an application for plan examination may be required unless the work meets a listed exception. The form also includes an itemized fee schedule and inspection information.

Who needs it

An owner, licensee, or water treatment installer applying for a plumbing permit for a project or facility needs to complete this application.

How to submit it

For a state-issued permit, send the application to the Bureau of Construction Codes at the address printed on the form. If you are unsure whether a state or local permit applies, contact the bureau or your local building inspector.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form 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 Plumbing Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Enter the project, applicant, job type, and plan review information requested on the form.
3
Gather Required Plans
Include plans and an Application for Plan Examination when required; review the form's listed exceptions.
4
Submit The Application
For a state-issued permit, send the application to the Bureau of Construction Codes at the address printed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Plumbing Permit Application?: No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block; the signer just signs and dates it.
How do I submit the Plumbing Permit Application?: For a state-issued permit, send it to the Bureau of Construction Codes at the address printed on the form. If unsure whether a state or local permit applies, contact the bureau or your local building inspector.
What information does the application request?: It asks for project and job-location details, applicant and license information, the type of job, and plan review information.
Are plans required with every application?: No. The form lists exceptions, including certain one- and two-family dwellings, minor alterations or repairs, and buildings with fewer than 12 required plumbing fixtures.

Need something notarized?

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