Crawfordsville, IN · Montgomery County
Sign Permit Application
Crawfordsville’s Sign Permit Application is for applicants seeking permission to erect, alter, place, or replace a sign or sign structure, with the property owner’s consent documented in an affidavit.
- 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 applicant, property owner, representative, and project details for a proposed sign in Crawfordsville. The form includes a property owner affidavit confirming ownership or control and consent to the application, which must be signed before a notary. The instructions say a permit may be required to erect, alter, place, or replace a sign or sign structure; applicants must also provide a site plan, sign images, and lighting cut sheets when applicable.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a Crawfordsville sign permit should complete the application, and the property owner must provide the affidavit if the owner is not the applicant.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a sworn acknowledgment block; the property owner signs the affidavit before the notary, who records the appearance, signature, and notarial seal.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Sign Permit Application from Crawfordsville’s Planning & Building Services Department.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter applicant, property, and project details. Gather the required site plan, sign images, and lighting cut sheets if applicable.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization for the property owner affidavit and prepare identification.
- 4
Sign On Video
The property owner signs the affidavit during the online session before the commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application, notarized affidavit, supporting materials, and applicable fee to the city department.
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 get the property owner affidavit notarized?
- Complete the affidavit but wait to sign. Book an online session, show identification, and sign before a commissioned online notary on video.
- Do I need to submit plans with this application?
- The instructions list a site plan showing proposed sign locations, full-color sign images with dimensions or scale, and lighting cut sheets when the sign uses lighting.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Indiana law provides for a remote notary public endorsement for Indiana notaries under IC 33-42-17, with the endorsement effective July 1, 2020. IC 33-42-9-8 recognizes qualifying acts by an authorized out-of-state notary. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- Who signs the notarized section?
- The property owner signs the property owner affidavit before the notary. The form’s notarial block asks the notary to document the owner’s appearance, sworn statement, and acknowledgment.