Livonia, MI · Wayne County
Rental License Application
This application is for rental property owners or their authorized agents to request a rental license and schedule the required inspection with the City of Livonia.
- 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 form to apply for a rental license by providing property, applicant, owner, and tenant information, along with the applicable license and inspection fees. If the applicant is not the owner of record, the owner must complete the authorization affidavit; the form directs applicants to complete its notary section if mailing it in. Rental registration and inspection are required yearly, and the city schedules an inspection after receiving the form and payment.
Who needs it
Owners of rental properties in Livonia, or agents applying on their behalf, use this form to request a rental license and arrange an inspection.
Why it needs a notary
The owner signs the authorization affidavit before the notary in the affidavit section when a non-owner applies; the form says to complete it if mailing the application.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Rental License Application from the City of Livonia and review its applicant, property, fee, and affidavit sections.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Enter the rental property and applicant details. If the applicant is not the owner of record, complete the owner authorization section.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
If the owner authorization requires notarization, book a session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
The owner signs the authorization during the online video session and completes the notary process.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and check to the City of Livonia Inspection Department, which schedules the inspection.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Livonia. 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
- Who must complete the notarized authorization?
- The owner of record completes the authorization when someone other than the owner applies, such as a management company or agent. The form says to complete the notary section if mailing it in.
- How do I submit the rental license application?
- Complete the application and any required owner authorization, then submit the form and check to the City of Livonia Inspection Department. The department schedules the inspection after receiving them.
- Do I need to have the owner authorization notarized?
- If the applicant is not the owner of record, the form requires the affidavit authorization and says to complete the notary section if mailing it in. Confirm with the city, village or township if unsure.
- Can I sign the owner authorization with an online notary?
- Michigan authorizes remote electronic notarization by a commissioned online notary. The owner can sign during an online video session, subject to the notary's identity checks and the city's acceptance of the completed application.