Aspen, CO · Pitkin County
Revocable Permanent Encroachment License Application
This application requests a revocable license to occupy, maintain, or use part of a public right-of-way, and is filed by the property owner seeking permission from Aspen.
- 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
Aspen’s Engineering Department reviews this application for a proposed or existing encroachment in a public right-of-way, such as a structure, planter, or irrigation system. Applicants submit the completed application, a surveyor-prepared Exhibit A, proof of liability insurance naming the City as an additional insured, and the review fee. The City Engineer may approve or reject the request, and the license may be terminated by the City.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking a revocable license to occupy, maintain, or use part of a public right-of-way in Aspen needs this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment before a notary public; the Licensee must sign the agreement before the notary, who completes the acknowledgment and commission-expiration details.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Revocable Encroachment License Application from the City of Aspen.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the applicable request details and prepare the required Exhibit A and insurance certificate.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the Licensee’s acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign On Video
The Licensee signs the agreement during the notary session; the notary completes the acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and required materials through the City’s Salesforce process.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Aspen. 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 get the encroachment license application notarized?
- Complete the application and arrange for the Licensee to sign before a commissioned online notary. The form’s notary section requires an acknowledgment; confirm with the city or town if unsure about remote notarization.
- Do I need to submit anything besides the signed application?
- The submittal requirements list a surveyor-prepared Exhibit A, a certificate of liability insurance naming the City of Aspen as an additional insured, and a nonrefundable $1,000 review fee.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- Colorado authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under C.R.S. §24-21-514.5. Ask Aspen’s Engineering Department whether it accepts a remotely notarized application for this filing.
- How is the Pitkin County recording fee handled?
- The form says recording fees are determined by the Pitkin County Recorder’s Office and collected by the City of Aspen as part of the permit application fees.