Forms Library

Michigan SHPO provides specific forms for the survey and identification of historic properties, both above and below ground. Explore the forms library below to find the appropriate form for your use.

Above Ground Survey & Identification Forms Library

SHPO Survey Instructions

Instructions for how and when to complete Michigan's survey and identification forms for the inventory of above-ground resources.

Architectural Properties Identification Form

Use this form to survey an individual architectural property.

Architectural District or Complex Identification Form

Use this form to survey a district or complex of buildings.

Cultural Landscape Identification Form

Use this form to survey a cultural landscape.

Archaeology Forms

If you are seeking forms for subsurface or underwater documentation, click this link to visit our Archaeology section for the relevant materials.

National Register of Historic Places Preliminary Questionnaire

If you would like the SHPO staff to evaluate a historical site in Michigan, this is the form to use and the place to start.

TCP Documentation Form

Use this form to document a Traditional Cultural Place/Landscape (TCP).

TCP Documentation Form Instructions

Instructions for completing the Traditional Cultural Place/Landscape (TCP) form.