Westland, MI · Wayne County
Home Sale or Transfer Certification Application
Property owners, sellers, or purchasers use this application to request a home sale or transfer inspection and provide property and representative details.
What this form is
This application is for a home sale or transfer and asks for the building type, property and owner information, and signatures and dates. It also includes fields for a realtor or estate representative, whose authorization documentation is required. The form notes that a furnace certification is required and that homes with fireplaces also need a safety inspection report.
Who needs it
Property owners, sellers, or purchasers involved in a home sale or transfer can use this application; purchasers must submit a hard copy of the signed purchasing agreement.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Planning & Building Department at 36300 Warren Rd, Westland, MI 48185; the form says purchasers must submit a hard copy of the signed purchasing agreement.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it requires furnace certification and, if the home has a fireplace, a safety inspection report, but does not say either must be notarized.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Home Sale or Transfer Certification Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide the building type, property owner information, and any realtor or estate representative information; sign and date the applicable sections.
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Gather Required Documents
Include the required furnace certification, a fireplace safety inspection report when applicable, and authorization documentation for a realtor or estate representative.
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Submit The Application
Submit it to the Planning & Building Department at 36300 Warren Rd, Westland, MI 48185. Purchasers must submit a hard copy of the signed purchasing agreement.
Frequently asked questions
- Who uses the Home Sale or Transfer Certification Application?
- Property owners, sellers, or purchasers involved in a home sale or transfer can use this application. Purchasers must submit a hard copy of the signed purchasing agreement.
- What attachments are required for this application?
- The form requires a furnace certification on the city form, performed by a licensed mechanical contractor registered with the city. A home with a fireplace also needs a safety inspection report from a licensed chimney contractor.
- Do I need a notary for the Home Sale or Transfer Certification Application?
- No. The application asks for signatures and dates but does not require a notary. It also lists furnace certification and, when applicable, a fireplace safety inspection report.
- How do I submit the Home Sale or Transfer Certification Application?
- Submit it to the Planning & Building Department at 36300 Warren Rd, Westland, MI 48185. Purchasers must submit a hard copy of the signed purchasing agreement.
Need something notarized?
This Home Sale or Transfer Certification Application doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.
