Manchester, MI · Washtenaw County

No notary required

Vacant Property Registration Form

Property owners or their representatives use this form to register a vacant property with the City of Manchester and provide required property details.

What this form is

Use this application to register a vacant property with the City of Manchester. It asks for the property owner’s and representative’s contact information, the property address and parcel ID, and proof of insurance. The applicant certifies information about the property’s systems and code compliance, and grants permission for city personnel to inspect the property.

Who needs it

A property owner or the representative responsible for a vacant property’s care and control can complete and sign this application.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the City of Manchester, 912 City Road, Manchester, MI 48158. The form lists a $50 registration fee payable to the City and a $70 inspection fee payable to the WWCA.

About notarization

No notary is required: the owner and owner representative sign and date the application, and the required attachment is proof of insurance coverage.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the Vacant Property Registration Form PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Enter owner and representative contact details, the vacant property’s address and parcel ID, and the application date.

  3. 3

    Gather The Attachment

    Include proof of insurance coverage for the vacant property.

  4. 4

    Sign And Submit

    Have the owner and owner representative sign and date the application, then submit it to the City of Manchester at the address on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Who completes the Vacant Property Registration Form?
The property owner or an owner representative responsible for the property’s care and control can provide the requested information and sign the application.
What attachment does the application require?
The form lists proof of insurance coverage for the vacant property as a required attachment.
Do I need a notary for the Vacant Property Registration Form?
No. The owner and owner representative sign and date the application; the form requires proof of insurance but does not call for notarization.
How do I submit the Vacant Property Registration Form?
Submit it to the City of Manchester at 912 City Road, Manchester, MI 48158. The form lists a $50 registration fee payable to the City and a $70 inspection fee payable to the WWCA.

Need something notarized?

This Vacant Property Registration Form doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.