Dearborn, MI · Wayne County
Garage Permit Application
This application requests a City of Dearborn permit to build a garage and is completed by the applicant with property, contractor, and proposed-work information.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this application to request a permit for garage construction in Dearborn. It asks for the work description, garage dimensions, contractor details, and property owner and applicant information, and requires supporting plans, drawings, and a signed construction contract. The form also describes zoning and construction requirements, required inspections, and documents that may be needed for review. A complete application and required documents are needed for timely processing.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a Dearborn permit to construct a garage must complete this form and submit the required plans, drawings, contract, and other applicable documentation.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get the Garage Permit Application from the City of Dearborn.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter the proposed work, property owner, applicant, and contractor information, and gather the required plans, drawings, and contract.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary to notarize the applicant affidavit.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the applicant affidavit during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed application and required supporting documents to the City of Dearborn Permit & Plan Review Office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Dearborn. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I notarize the garage permit application online?
- Complete the form, then meet with a commissioned online notary by video and sign the applicant affidavit during the session. Submit the application and required supporting documents to the city.
- Do I need to notarize the property owner affidavit?
- The form includes a sworn applicant affidavit with a notary jurat. It separately says a notarized authorization letter is needed if someone picks up the permit for the homeowner or company.
- What documents must accompany the application?
- The form calls for three copies of a current mortgage survey or site plan, three sets of drawings, and a signed construction contract. Association or historical district review documents may also be required.
- Can I sign the affidavit with an online notary?
- Michigan law authorizes remote electronic notarization by its notaries, and a notarial act performed in another state by an authorized officer has the same effect under MCL 55.285a. Confirm with the city, village or township if unsure.
- Where do I submit the completed garage permit application?
- The form lists the City of Dearborn Permit & Plan Review Office as the application contact. Contact the office for submission instructions and questions about required documents.