Detroit, MI · Wayne County
Electrical Permit Application
The Electrical Permit Application is for Detroit property owners or electrical contractors seeking a permit for electrical work; homeowners also sign an affidavit about work in their own home.
- 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 five-page application to provide the job location, building and job details, contractor and owner information, and the electrical work and fees. Detroit requires a building permit number for new construction, and separate permits are required for temporary wiring and fire alarm systems. The homeowner section includes a certification about work in the homeowner’s own home and an affidavit that must be sworn before a notary.
Who needs it
Detroit property owners and electrical contractors use this application to request an electrical permit and provide project, contractor, owner, and fee information.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a “Subscribed and sworn to me” jurat; the homeowner signs the certification before the notary, who completes the notary signature and commission expiration fields.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the City of Detroit Electrical Permit Application and review all five pages, including the fee schedules and homeowner certification.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Enter the job, owner, and contractor information and identify the applicable permit items. Leave the homeowner signature for the notary appointment.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary and have your identification and completed form ready.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the homeowner certification in front of the notary, who completes the subscribed-and-sworn jurat and notary fields.
- 5
Submit To The City
Follow the City of Detroit’s instructions to submit the completed permit application and any required fees or supporting information.
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 notarize the homeowner affidavit?
- Complete the application, then sign the homeowner certification during a video appointment with a commissioned online notary. The notary completes the jurat and notary fields.
- Do I need to notarize this electrical permit application?
- The form includes a homeowner affidavit with a “Subscribed and sworn to me” jurat. The homeowner signs that certification before a notary; confirm with the city, village or township if unsure.
- Can I complete the notarization online?
- Michigan authorizes remote electronic notarization by its notaries. A commissioned online notary can notarize the homeowner’s sworn signature in a video session, subject to the notary’s requirements.
- What should I do after the notary appointment?
- Submit the completed application to the City of Detroit as directed. The form says it can also be completed online and provides Detroit’s BSEED/ELAPS web address for more information.