Romulus, MI · Wayne County
Vacant and Abandoned Structure Registration
This form registers a vacant or abandoned property with the City of Romulus and is filed by the property owner or an owner-authorized representative responsible for the property.
- 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 registration provides the City of Romulus with property, owner or agent, vacancy, and restoration information. The owner or authorized agent also completes an affidavit about utility service and any basement sump pump. The form explains registration and monthly administrative fees, and asks the signer to report changes to the submitted information within seven days.
Who needs it
The property owner or an owner-authorized representative responsible for a vacant or abandoned structure in Romulus completes and submits this registration.
How to get this notarized
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Download The Form
Get the Vacant and Abandoned Structure Registration from the City of Romulus.
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Complete The Registration
Enter the property, owner or agent, vacancy, restoration, utility, and sump pump information requested.
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Sign On Video
Sign the affidavit during the online notarization session when instructed by the notary.
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Submit To The City
Send or deliver the completed registration to the Department of Building & Safety at the address listed on the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Romulus. 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 register a vacant or abandoned structure in Romulus?
- Complete the registration and owner/agent affidavit, have the affiant or owner sign before a notary, and submit the form to the City of Romulus Department of Building & Safety.
- Do I need to notarize the vacant structure registration?
- The form contains a jurat for the owner/agent affidavit, with a signature line for the affiant or owner and a notary. Confirm with the city, village or township if unsure.
- Can I sign the affidavit with an online notary?
- Michigan law authorizes its notaries to perform remote electronic notarizations under the Michigan Law on Notarial Acts, MCL 55.261 et seq. Check with Romulus whether it accepts an electronically notarized form.
- What information does the registration request?
- It asks for property and parcel details, vacancy and restoration plans, owner or agent information, utility status, and details about a basement sump pump.