Detroit, MI · Wayne County
Application For Renewal Or Registration Of Contractor License
Detroit contractors use this application to register or renew a contractor license, provide business and applicant details, and swear that the submitted information is accurate.
- 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
This two-page application lets a contractor apply for a Detroit license registration or renewal and identify the license type, business, applicant, and supervising employee when applicable. The applicant certifies that the information is accurate and that the supervising employee has a valid contractor license and continuously works for the company. The form includes a notarial jurat for the applicant’s affidavit; the reverse side is reserved for city use.
Who needs it
A contractor applying to register or renew a listed license in Detroit needs this form, with a supervising employee’s information included when applicable.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the contractor license renewal or registration application and review both pages.
- 2
Complete The Form
Choose a license type and enter the requested business, applicant, and applicable supervising employee information.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the applicant affidavit.
- 4
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application to the City of Detroit for processing.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Detroit. 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 get the contractor application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a video appointment with a commissioned online notary. Sign the applicant affidavit during the video session so the notary can complete its jurat.
- Do I need to notarize the contractor license application?
- Yes. The applicant’s affidavit includes a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat, which the applicant signs before a notary.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this Detroit form?
- Michigan authorizes its notaries to perform remote electronic notarizations. A commissioned online notary can notarize the affidavit by video; confirm with the city, village or township if unsure.
- Who completes the reverse side of the application?
- The reverse side is marked “Official Use Only” for the City of Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department.