Do I need a notary for the Demolition Permit Application?

No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not identify any attachment or related step as notarized or sworn.

How do I submit the Demolition Permit Application?

The form lists a $75 application fee but does not provide submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for the demolition location and building details, property history and future use, reason for demolition, contract cost, and owner and contractor information.

When will the Village issue a demolition permit?

The form says a permit will not be issued until the Village has reviewed the application and gas, electric, and water utilities have verified shutoff or disconnection.

Lawton, MI · Van Buren County

No notary required

Demolition Permit Application

Property owners or their contractors use this application to request Village of Lawton approval for demolishing buildings or structures.

What this form is

The application collects the demolition site location, building details, property history and intended future use, reason for demolition, contract cost, and owner and contractor contact information. The Village reviews the application, and a permit will not be issued until the submitted information has been reviewed and gas, electric, and water utilities have verified disconnection. The form lists a $75 application fee and standard demolition conditions.

Who needs it

Property owners planning a demolition, or contractors applying on an owner's behalf, can use this form to request Village of Lawton approval.

How to submit it

The application lists a $75 fee. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any attachment or related step as notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Demolition Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete the Application
Fill in the building, property history, future use, demolition reason, cost, and owner or contractor information.
3
Gather Site Information
Indicate whether a site plan is attached and provide the requested site and utility information.
4
Submit to the Village
The form lists a $75 application fee. 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 Demolition Permit Application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not identify any attachment or related step as notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the Demolition Permit Application?: The form lists a $75 application fee but does not provide submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for the demolition location and building details, property history and future use, reason for demolition, contract cost, and owner and contractor information.
When will the Village issue a demolition permit?: The form says a permit will not be issued until the Village has reviewed the application and gas, electric, and water utilities have verified shutoff or disconnection.

Need something notarized?

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