Ketchikan, AK · Ketchikan Gateway Borough
Low-Speed Vehicle Permit Application
This sworn application requests a City of Ketchikan low-speed vehicle permit and is filed by an applicant who will operate or control up to five vehicles.
- 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 applicant and vehicle information, proposed depot or terminal locations, and supporting documents: a mechanic’s safety report, liability insurance certificate, and fee. The form says to return it to the City Manager’s Office at City Hall and allow at least one week for processing; its listed deadline is April 28, 2017, so check with the city about current filing requirements.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking a City of Ketchikan permit to operate or control up to five low-speed vehicles should complete this application and provide the listed attachments.
Why it needs a notary
The application carries a jurat stating “subscribed and sworn to before me”; the applicant signs and swears to the application and attachments before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the City of Ketchikan low-speed vehicle permit application and review its instructions.
- 2
Complete the Application
Enter applicant and vehicle details, proposed depot or terminal locations, and information for any attached sheets.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach the mechanic’s report, insurance certificate, vehicle plate list, and fee identified by the form.
- 4
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization before signing the application under oath.
- 5
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the application and attachments during the online notary session.
- 6
Submit to the City
Return the completed application and attachments to the City Manager’s Office; check with the city about current filing requirements.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Ketchikan. 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 apply for a low-speed vehicle permit?
- Complete the application, attach the listed mechanic’s report and insurance certificate, include the fee, and return it to the City Manager’s Office. The form requests a sworn signature and says to allow at least one week for processing.
- Do I need to sign this application before a notary?
- Yes. The form says the application must be verified under oath and includes a “subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat for the applicant’s signature.
- Can I sign the application with an online notary?
- Alaska authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries, and an out-of-state notary’s act is generally expected to be recognized. Confirm with the borough or municipality if unsure whether the city accepts this notarization.
- What documents and fee does the form list?
- The checklist lists the application, an insurance certificate, mechanic’s certificate(s), and a filing fee. The form specifies a $25 low-speed vehicle certificate fee.