Detroit, MI · Wayne County
Wrecking License Application
This application lets a qualifying officer or applicant seek a Detroit wrecking contractor license by providing business, applicant, and supervisory experience details for city review.
- 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
Detroit requires a completed, signed, and notarized application package for a new wrecking license, submitted to the Construction Inspection Division with the supporting documents listed in the instructions. The qualifying officer must appear before the Board of Wrecking Contractors Examiners, and new applicants proceed through an oral interview and written exam if approved. Applicants renewing an existing license submit a completed registration form requesting renewal.
Who needs it
A qualifying officer or applicant seeking a new Detroit wrecking contractor license, or a license holder submitting the separately described renewal registration, should follow the city’s application instructions.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Detroit Wrecking License Application and review its instructions and supporting-document checklist.
- 2
Fill Out the Application
Complete the applicant and business information, select the license class, and gather required experience records and other supporting documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization for the applicant affidavit and any employer experience affidavit that requires notarization.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the sworn statement in front of a commissioned online notary during your video appointment.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed package and supporting documents to Detroit’s Construction Inspection Division as directed by the form.
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 submit a Detroit wrecking license application?
- Complete the application and gather the supporting documents listed in its instructions. Submit the package to the Construction Inspection Division; the form says required materials are due 14 days before a scheduled Board meeting.
- Do I need to notarize the wrecking license application?
- Yes. The instructions say to sign and notarize the application, and the applicant affidavit is marked “MUST BE NOTARIZED.” The form also includes a sworn affidavit for employers verifying supervisory experience.
- Can I sign the application with an online notary?
- Michigan authorizes remote electronic notarization for its notaries, and a commissioned online notary may be able to notarize the sworn statement by video. Confirm the city’s acceptance requirements before submitting.
- What if I am unsure which documents to include?
- Review the application instructions for the documents required for your business structure and experience. For questions about your package or the city’s requirements, confirm with the city, village or township if unsure.