Northport, AL · Tuscaloosa County
Moving Permit Application
This application collects moving details and includes an indemnity and hold harmless agreement for a contractor or owner seeking permission to move a house or building from, to, or through Northport.
- 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 application asks for the structure’s current and destination addresses, moving date and time, route, dimensions, and contractor and owner details. The applicant must sign the indemnity and hold harmless agreement, which covers claims related to the move. Northport requires a written application and signed agreement before issuing a moving permit; the form notes that the application will not be processed until required information is provided and it is signed.
Who needs it
A contractor, owner, or authorized agent moving a house or building from, to, or through Northport or its police jurisdiction needs to complete this application.
Why it needs a notary
The corporate officer named in the agreement signs before a notary, who completes the acknowledgment block certifying the officer’s authority and voluntary execution.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download Northport’s Moving Permit Application and review the application, agreement, and listed requirements.
- 2
Fill In the Application
Enter the moving locations, date, time, route, structure details, and contractor and owner information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the corporate officer signing the indemnity and hold harmless agreement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the agreement during the online notary session and complete the acknowledgment process.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the signed application and required information to Northport Building Inspections.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Northport. 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 complete the moving permit application?
- Provide the requested moving, route, structure, contractor, and owner details, then sign the indemnity agreement before a notary. Submit the completed application and required information to Northport Building Inspections.
- Do I need to sign the agreement before a notary?
- Yes. The agreement includes an acknowledgment block for a corporate officer signing on behalf of a corporation. The notary certifies the officer’s acknowledgment and authority.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for the acknowledgment?
- Alabama Code §35-4-26 gives an acknowledgment taken outside Alabama the same effect as one taken inside Alabama when it follows the law where taken and bears the officer’s official seal. Confirm the city’s submission requirements if unsure.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for the moving addresses, date and time, proposed route, structure dimensions, contractor and owner contact details, and other information. The form also lists requirements that may apply depending on the destination and use.