Lawrence, MI · Van Buren County

No notary required

Garage/Yard Sale Permit

Lawrence residents use this permit application to request authorization for a garage or yard sale at a specified address and on specified dates.

What this form is

The permit application is for people planning a garage or yard sale in Lawrence; the attached regulations say a village license is required before conducting or advertising a regulated sale. It asks for the seller’s name and phone number, sale address, and sale dates. The document also lists permit amounts and explains that the issued permit must be displayed during the sale.

Who needs it

Anyone planning a garage or yard sale in Lawrence that is not covered by an exception in the attached regulations needs to apply for a permit.

How to submit it

The regulations say to apply at the office of the village clerk. The form lists 157 N. Paw Paw, Lawrence, MI 49064.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the signer just completes the application, and the form does not describe a notarized or sworn attachment.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Permit

    Download the Garage/Yard Sale Permit PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Fill in the seller’s name and phone number, sale address, and sale dates.

  3. 3

    Review The Regulations

    Read the attached sale regulations and check whether an exception applies.

  4. 4

    Apply At The Clerk’s Office

    Apply at the office of the village clerk; the form lists 157 N. Paw Paw, Lawrence, MI 49064.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Garage/Yard Sale Permit?
No. This permit form has no notary block; complete the application without a notary. The document does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.
Who needs a Lawrence garage or yard sale permit?
People conducting or advertising a sale covered by the attached regulations must obtain a village license before the sale. The regulations list exceptions for certain people and sales.
How do I submit the Garage/Yard Sale Permit?
The regulations say to apply at the office of the village clerk. The form lists the address as 157 N. Paw Paw, Lawrence, MI 49064.
What information does the permit application ask for?
The form asks for the seller’s name and phone number, the sale address, and the sale dates. It also has spaces for the permit issuer and issue date.

Need something notarized?

This Garage/Yard Sale Permit doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.