Who uses the Mechanical Permit Application?

Mechanical contractors can provide contractor and property details, while homeowners installing work in their own home can complete the homeowner section and sign its certification.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for property, contractor, and owner details; the type of job and mechanical items; and fee information. A building permit number is required for new construction.

Do I need a notary for the Mechanical Permit Application?

No. The form has contractor and homeowner signature lines, but no notary block or notarized attachment is identified.

How do I submit the Mechanical Permit Application?

The form says it can also be completed online at detroitmi.gov/bseed/elaps. It states that checks are payable to Treasurer, City of Detroit.

Detroit, MI · Wayne County

No notary required

Mechanical Permit Application

Detroit mechanical contractors and qualifying homeowners use this application to request a permit for mechanical work at a property.

What this form is

The application provides property, contractor, and owner information and lists mechanical work items for calculating permit fees. It is used to request a mechanical permit; a building permit number is required for new construction. The form also includes homeowner certification, contractor and homeowner signature lines, and information about permit expiration and inspections.

Who needs it

Mechanical contractors applying for a permit, or homeowners installing mechanical work in their own home, should complete the applicable sections.

How to submit it

The application can also be completed online; visit detroitmi.gov/bseed/elaps for more information. The form says checks are payable to Treasurer, City of Detroit.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the contractor or homeowner signs and dates the application, and no notarized attachment is identified.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Mechanical Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Fill in the property and job details, then complete the contractor or homeowner section that applies.
3
Calculate The Fee
Use the fee chart to enter item counts and totals. The form says checks are payable to Treasurer, City of Detroit.
4
Submit The Application
The form says it can also be completed online at detroitmi.gov/bseed/elaps; visit the site for more information.

Frequently asked questions

Who uses the Mechanical Permit Application?: Mechanical contractors can provide contractor and property details, while homeowners installing work in their own home can complete the homeowner section and sign its certification.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for property, contractor, and owner details; the type of job and mechanical items; and fee information. A building permit number is required for new construction.
Do I need a notary for the Mechanical Permit Application?: No. The form has contractor and homeowner signature lines, but no notary block or notarized attachment is identified.
How do I submit the Mechanical Permit Application?: The form says it can also be completed online at detroitmi.gov/bseed/elaps. It states that checks are payable to Treasurer, City of Detroit.

Need something notarized?

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