Westland, MI · Wayne County

No notary required

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

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Home Sale or Transfer Certification Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide the building type, property owner information, and any realtor or estate representative information; sign and date the applicable sections.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Documents

    Include the required furnace certification, a fireplace safety inspection report when applicable, and authorization documentation for a realtor or estate representative.

  4. 4

    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.