Do I need a notary for the Vacant Property Registration?

No. The registration has a signature and date line but no notary block. Attach fully legible copies of the required driver’s licenses.

What information does the registration ask for?

It requests the vacant property address, owner and responsible party details, rental status, expected vacancy duration, reason for vacancy, and plans for the property.

What fees does the form list?

The form lists an initial registration fee of $125 and a monthly fee of $45, due on the 7th of each month. It also notes late fees and refers commercial and residential fees to the fee schedule.

Melvindale, MI · Wayne County

No notary required

Vacant Property Registration

Property owners or responsible parties use this registration to report a vacant property and provide contact, vacancy, and property plan information to the city.

What this form is

Use this registration to report a vacant property in Melvindale. It asks for the property address, owner and responsible party details, whether the property is a rental, how long it will be vacant, the reason for vacancy, and plans for restoration, reuse, or removal. The form states an initial registration fee of $125 and a monthly fee of $45, due on the 7th of each month.

Who needs it

A legal owner or assigned legal representative registers a vacant property and provides information for the owner and responsible party.

How to submit it

The form lists the City of Melvindale Building Department at 3100 Oakwood Boulevard, Melvindale, Michigan 48122, and provides a phone number and website. It also includes an online payment checkbox and lists registration fees.

About notarization

This registration is signed and dated without a notary; attach fully legible copies of the required owner and responsible parties’ driver’s licenses.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Registration
Download the Vacant Property Registration form.
2
Complete The Form
Provide the property, owner, and responsible party information, along with the requested details about the vacancy and property plans.
3
Gather Required Attachments
Attach fully legible copies of all required driver’s licenses. Additional pages may be attached for more names.
4
Submit To The Building Department
The form lists the City of Melvindale Building Department address and includes an online payment checkbox.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Vacant Property Registration?: No. The registration has a signature and date line but no notary block. Attach fully legible copies of the required driver’s licenses.
How do I submit the Vacant Property Registration?: The form lists the City of Melvindale Building Department at 3100 Oakwood Boulevard, Melvindale, Michigan 48122. It also provides a phone number and website.
What information does the registration ask for?: It requests the vacant property address, owner and responsible party details, rental status, expected vacancy duration, reason for vacancy, and plans for the property.
What fees does the form list?: The form lists an initial registration fee of $125 and a monthly fee of $45, due on the 7th of each month. It also notes late fees and refers commercial and residential fees to the fee schedule.

Need something notarized?

This Vacant Property Registration doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.