Hobart, IN · Lake County
Commercial Façade Grant Program Agreement
This agreement sets the grant, construction, maintenance, and recording terms for a property owner or qualified lessee or agent participating in Hobart’s Commercial Façade Grant Program.
- 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
Hobart uses this agreement to document an approved commercial façade grant, including reimbursement terms, design approvals, required permits, maintenance duties, and the applicant’s responsibilities. The agreement also grants an encumbrance on the property and says it must be recorded with the Lake County Recorder. Applicants and owners should complete the applicable signature and acknowledgment sections and coordinate with the Redevelopment Commission about the attached application and program guidelines.
Who needs it
A property owner or qualified lessee or agent applying for Hobart façade grant assistance, and the property owner when the applicant is not the owner, must complete the applicable portions.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries acknowledgment blocks for the Redevelopment Commission’s president and member, the applicant, and the owner; each applicable signer acknowledges the agreement before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Agreement
Get the Commercial Façade Grant Program Agreement and any required program exhibits from the City of Hobart.
- 2
Complete the Applicable Sections
Fill in the applicant, owner, property, grant, and agreement details. Leave signatures for the notary session.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary and have each applicable signer ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each signer completes the applicable acknowledgment during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit and Arrange Recording
Submit the executed agreement to the Hobart Redevelopment Commission and follow instructions to file it with the Lake County Recorder.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hobart. 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 Hobart façade grant agreement notarized online?
- Complete the agreement, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the applicable acknowledgment section during the video session and follow the Redevelopment Commission’s instructions for submitting and recording it.
- Do I need the property owner to sign?
- The agreement includes a separate owner signature and acknowledgment when the applicant is not the property owner. Check the form and your application circumstances; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- Which parts of the agreement need notarization?
- The form provides acknowledgment blocks for the Redevelopment Commission’s president and member, the applicant, and the owner. Each applicable signer must acknowledge the agreement before a notary.
- Can I record the agreement online?
- The agreement says it must be filed with the Lake County Recorder. Recording options vary; where supported, e-recording is usually handled through a title company. Check with the recorder or your title company.
- Can an online notary notarize this Indiana form?
- Indiana permits its notaries to perform remote online notarizations with a remote notary public endorsement. A commissioned online notary may be able to notarize the acknowledgment; confirm the recipient accepts it.