Highland Park, MI · Wayne County
Home Owner Permit Affidavit
This affidavit is for property owners applying for a building permit who will occupy the property as their principal residence and personally take responsibility for the permitted work.
- 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
The affidavit identifies the property and has the owner affirm that it is or will become their principal residence, will not be used for rental purposes for one year, and is not contemplated for sale within one year of completion. It also sets out the owner's responsibilities for the work, fees, inspections, permits, and compliance with city codes and ordinances. Submit it with a home owner permit application to the City of Highland Park Building Department.
Who needs it
A property owner applying for a home owner permit who will occupy the property as a principal residence and take responsibility for the work needs this affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a jurat-style notary block; the property owner signs the affidavit before the notary, who completes the signature and commission details.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Download the Home Owner Permit Affidavit from the City of Highland Park.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the property, parcel, and owner information and review each statement before signing.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit during the online notary session so the notary can complete the notary block.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed affidavit with your home owner permit application to the City of Highland Park Building Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Highland Park. 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 complete the Home Owner Permit Affidavit?
- Enter the property address, parcel number, owner details, and date of birth. Review the statements about residence and responsibility for the work, then sign before a notary.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a notary block, and the property owner's signature belongs on the affidavit before the notary completes that block.
- Can I notarize this affidavit online?
- Michigan permits remote electronic notarization by its notaries. A commissioned online notary can notarize remotely when the notarial act meets applicable requirements; confirm with the city, village or township if unsure.
- What does the owner affirm in this form?
- The owner affirms that the property is or will be their principal residence, will not be used for rental purposes for one year, and that they will take responsibility for the permitted work and related requirements.