Greencastle, IN · Putnam County
Landlord/Property Owner Approval to Establish Utility Service
This form records a landlord or property owner’s approval for a tenant to establish City of Greencastle water, sewer, or trash service at the owner’s property.
- 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
Greencastle requires residential and business landlords or property owners to approve a tenant’s utility service application. The form identifies the property and tenant, gives the owner access to the tenant’s account and bills, and explains that unpaid charges may become the owner’s responsibility, potentially leading to a lien or legal action. Return the notarized form with the service application to the City Utility Office.
Who needs it
A residential or business landlord or property owner completes this form when a tenant applies to establish Greencastle utility service at the owner’s property.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the landlord or property owner must sign the approval before the notary, while no tenant notarization is specified.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Get the Landlord/Property Owner Approval to Establish Utility Service form from the City of Greencastle.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter the property and tenant details, and have the tenant and landlord or property owner complete their sections.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote online notarization for the landlord or property owner’s signature.
- 4
Sign on Video
The landlord or property owner signs the approval before the notary during the online session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Return the notarized form with the utility service application to the Greencastle Utility Office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Greencastle. 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 submit the notarized utility approval form?
- Complete the form and return it with the tenant’s service application to the City of Greencastle Utility Office at the address listed on the form.
- Do I need to have the tenant’s signature notarized?
- The form says the landlord or property owner must have the document notarized. It provides a jurat for the landlord or property owner; it does not specify that the tenant’s signature must be notarized.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- Indiana authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations with a remote notary public endorsement under IC 33-42-17. IC 33-42-9-8 recognizes qualifying notarial acts by an authorized officer of another state. Confirm the city will accept your notarized form.
- What does the landlord or property owner agree to?
- The owner confirms ownership and approves the tenant’s utility account, acknowledges access to the account and bills, and accepts the form’s terms about unpaid charges and possible consequences.
- What if I am unsure about submitting the form?
- The form lists Greencastle City Hall and the Utility Office for assistance. Contact the city with questions about its service application or document requirements; confirm with the city or town if unsure.