Portage, IN · Porter County
Right-of-Entry Agreement
This agreement lets a property owner grant the City of Portage and its contractors permission to enter the property to complete specified work, and is submitted to the city for review.
- 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 agreement identifies the property and work, gives the City of Portage and its contractors or subcontractors permission to enter, and states a June 15 completion deadline and that the agreement binds future owners. The city’s Building Department form includes approval and denial choices for a city representative. The property owner completes and signs the agreement when granting access for the listed work; it expires when the work is acceptably completed.
Who needs it
A property owner who is granting the City of Portage and its contractors or subcontractors permission to enter the property for specified work needs this agreement.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the owner signing the Contractor/Owner line must swear to the agreement before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Agreement
Get the City of Portage Right-of-Entry Agreement from the city’s Building Department.
- 2
Complete the Property and Work Details
Enter the property and subdivision information, describe the work, and provide the owner’s printed name.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary before signing.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the Contractor/Owner line and swear to the agreement before the notary during your online session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed agreement to the City of Portage for review and city representative approval or denial.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Portage. 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 Right-of-Entry Agreement?
- Identify the property and subdivision, describe the work, and complete the owner information. Sign the Contractor/Owner line while taking the oath before a notary, then submit the agreement to the City of Portage.
- Do I need to sign this agreement before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat, so the owner must swear to the agreement and sign before the notary.
- Can I use online notarization for this form?
- Indiana law provides for a remote notary public endorsement for Indiana notaries. A commissioned online notary can notarize remotely; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- When does the agreement expire?
- The form states that the agreement expires upon acceptable completion of the work. It also says the agreement runs with the property and obligates future owners.