Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA · Monterey County
Permanent Encroachment Permit Application
This application requests permission for a permanent structure or improvement in the public right-of-way and is filed by the adjacent property owner or their applicant with the city.
- California-licensed 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
Use this packet to request city approval for a permanent encroachment in the public right-of-way. It collects property, project, contractor, and proposed-work details, and calls for a site plan and photos; the packet also includes information about improvements in the right-of-way and a Hold Harmless Encroachment Agreement. The instructions say the agreement must be submitted after preliminary staff approval, with the property owner’s signature notarized.
Who needs it
Adjacent property owners seeking permission to construct or maintain a structural encroachment in the public street or sidewalk area should complete this application packet.
Why it needs a notary
The packet includes an acknowledgment, and its instructions require the legal property owner or owners to sign the Hold Harmless Encroachment Agreement before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the permanent encroachment permit application packet and review its instructions and included forms.
- 2
Fill Out the Forms
Provide the property, project, and proposed-work details, and prepare the requested site plan and photos.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary for the property owner’s agreement signature.
- 4
Sign on Video
The owner signs the Hold Harmless Encroachment Agreement during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Follow the packet instructions to submit the application, attachments, fee, and agreement to the city.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Carmel-by-the-Sea. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed California 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 submit the permanent encroachment permit packet?
- Complete the application and the information form, attach the requested site plan and photos, and follow the instructions for submitting the fee and agreement to the city.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application?
- The packet’s instructions say the property owner’s signature on the Hold Harmless Encroachment Agreement must be notarized. The included notarial certificate is an acknowledgment.
- Can I complete this notarization online in California?
- California notaries cannot perform remote online notarization until the Secretary of State certifies the technology or 2030. A commissioned online notary in another state may be an option; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What should I include with the application?
- The packet requests a site plan and photos detailing the proposed work, and its instructions refer to a site plan sketch and the Information Regarding Improvements in the Public Right-of-Way form.