Monument, CO · El Paso County
Statement of Authority for Land Development Applications
This form authorizes a named applicant or representative to submit a land development application and handle related matters for a property owner in Monument.
- 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 Statement of Authority identifies the project, property owner, and authorized applicant or representative. The owner, or an authorized signatory for an owning entity, uses it to grant permission to submit applications and, if selected, attend meetings or hearings and act on the owner’s behalf in related land-use matters. It also states that authorization does not transfer ownership or remove the owner’s responsibilities, and remains effective until revoked in writing with the Planning Department.
Who needs it
A property owner, or an authorized representative of an owning entity, completes this form when authorizing someone to handle a land development application for the property.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; each signing property owner or authorized entity signatory must sign and swear to the statement before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Statement of Authority from the Town of Monument Planning Department.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Enter the project, property, owner, and applicant or representative information, and select the authorizations being granted.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the required jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the statement during the notary’s video session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Send the completed notarized form to the Town of Monument Planning Department with the land development application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Monument. 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 notarize the Statement of Authority online?
- Complete the form, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the statement during the video session, and submit the notarized form to the Town of Monument Planning Department.
- Do I need to sign this form before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat, so the property owner or authorized entity signatory signs and swears to the statement before a notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Colorado authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under C.R.S. §24-21-514.5. Confirm the Town’s submission requirements before relying on an online notarization.
- Who may authorize an applicant or representative?
- The form may be signed by the property owner of record or by an authorized officer, member, manager, trustee, or partner of the entity that owns the property. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.