Crawfordsville, IN · Montgomery County
Improvement Location Permit Application
Crawfordsville’s Improvement Location Permit Application requests property, project, and contractor details from applicants seeking approval before construction or a new or changed land use.
- 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
Use this application to provide Crawfordsville Planning & Building Services with property and project details, contractor information, and the required plans and legal description. The city requires an Improvement Location Permit before construction on structures or establishing a use on land; a permit is also required before changing an existing land or building use or increasing parking spaces. The property owner affidavit confirms ownership and consent to the application.
Who needs it
Property owners or their representatives seeking a permit for construction, a new land use, a changed use, or a project that increases parking spaces need this application.
Why it needs a notary
The property owner affidavit includes an acknowledgment before a notary; the property owner signs the affidavit, is sworn, and acknowledges the application before the notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Get the Improvement Location Permit Application from Crawfordsville’s Planning & Building Services Department.
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Complete the Application
Enter applicant, property, and project information, and provide contractor details. Attach the legal description and required plans.
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Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the property owner affidavit before signing it.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and attachments to Crawfordsville Planning & Building Services.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Crawfordsville. 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 complete the property owner affidavit?
- Complete the application and affidavit, then sign the affidavit before a notary who witnesses your sworn acknowledgment. Submit the completed application and required attachments to the city.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- The application includes a property owner affidavit with an acknowledgment before a notary, including spaces for the notary’s signature and seal.
- Can I sign the affidavit with an online notary?
- Indiana authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary with the required remote notary public endorsement. You sign and acknowledge the affidavit during a video session.
- What should I attach to the application?
- The instructions call for a site plan, floor plans, a typical wall section and truss print if applicable, plumbing and electrical plans, and a list of contractors. Attach the legal description and applicable plans; confirm with the city or town if unsure.