Lawrence, MI · Van Buren County
Vacant Property Registration Affidavit
Property owners or their agents use this affidavit to register a vacant commercial or residential property with the Village of Lawrence.
What this form is
This affidavit registers a vacant commercial or residential property and records its address, owner and agent contact information, and reason for vacancy. The signer agrees to make the property available for inspection within 15 days of notice, twice a year, while it remains vacant. The form states that registration is valid for 365 days from approval and asks for the property owner’s signature and date.
Who needs it
A property owner or legal representative registering a vacant commercial or residential property with the Village of Lawrence needs this form.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the property owner or legal representative signs and dates it, and no notarized or sworn attachment is mentioned.
How to submit this form
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Download the Affidavit
Download the Vacant Property Registration Affidavit PDF.
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Complete the Form
Provide the property type and address, owner and agent information, and reason for vacancy.
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Review and Sign
Review the registration terms, then have the property owner or legal representative sign and date the form.
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Submit to the City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Vacant Property Registration Affidavit?
- No. The form has a signature and date line for the property owner, but no notary block or notarized attachment is mentioned.
- Who completes the Vacant Property Registration Affidavit?
- The form is for a property owner or legal representative registering a vacant commercial or residential property. It asks for owner and agent details.
- What information does the affidavit ask for?
- It asks for the property type and address, owner and agent contact details, the reason for vacancy, and whether a driver’s license or state ID is provided.
- How do I submit the Vacant Property Registration Affidavit?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.