Do I need a notary for the Electrical Permit Application?

No. The application has an applicant signature and date, and a homeowner affidavit signature, but no notary block.

How do I submit the Electrical Permit Application?

The form lists the Wexford County Building Department at 401 N. Lake Street, Cadillac, Michigan 49601. It says checks are payable to the department but does not specify a delivery method.

Can electrical work start before the application is filed?

No. The form states that installation shall not be started until the application is filed. It also says plan review may be required for certain buildings.

Wexford County, MI · Wexford County

No notary required

Electrical Permit Application

Wexford County property owners or electrical contractors use this application to request an electrical permit for new or remodeling work.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Wexford County · Wexford County, Wexford County, Michigan
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: wexfordcounty.org
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

This application requests an electrical permit for new or remodeling work, including residential, commercial, and mobile home projects. It asks for the job location, owner or agent, electrical firm details, work and service information, and required licensing or insurance information for residential work. The form lists fees and says installation must not start until the application is filed; plan review may be required for some buildings.

Who needs it

Property owners or electrical firms applying for a Wexford County permit for new or remodeling electrical work should complete this application.

How to submit it

The form lists the Wexford County Building Department at 401 N. Lake Street, Cadillac, Michigan 49601, and says checks are payable to the Wexford County Building Department. It does not specify a delivery method.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates it, and the homeowner affidavit is also signed without a notary.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Wexford County Electrical Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete the Application
Provide the job, owner or agent, electrical firm, work, and service information requested on the form.
3
Gather Required Information
For residential work, provide the requested license and insurance information or the applicable reason for exemption.
4
Submit to the County
Submit the application to the Wexford County Building Department at the address shown on the form; checks are payable to the department.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Electrical Permit Application?: No. The application has an applicant signature and date, and a homeowner affidavit signature, but no notary block.
Who uses the Electrical Permit Application?: Property owners or electrical firms use it to apply for a county permit for new or remodeling electrical work, including residential, commercial, and mobile home projects.
How do I submit the Electrical Permit Application?: The form lists the Wexford County Building Department at 401 N. Lake Street, Cadillac, Michigan 49601. It says checks are payable to the department but does not specify a delivery method.
Can electrical work start before the application is filed?: No. The form states that installation shall not be started until the application is filed. It also says plan review may be required for certain buildings.

Need something notarized?

This Electrical Permit Application doesn’t need a notary, but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.