Greencastle, IN · Putnam County
Utility Customer Authorization
This form lets a tenant acknowledge an owner’s access to the utility account and lets the owner approve water, sewer, and/or trash accounts in the tenant’s name.
- 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 form records a tenant’s agreement that the property owner may access the tenant’s account and receive utility bill copies. The owner uses it to approve water, sewer, and/or trash accounts in the tenant’s name for the owner’s property, and can direct monthly bills and related charges to the tenant. The owner’s signature must be notarized.
Who needs it
A property owner and tenant use this form when the owner approves utility accounts in the tenant’s name and the tenant acknowledges the owner’s account access.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a state jurat stating the owner subscribed and swore before the notary; the owner must sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get the Utility Customer Authorization form from the City of Greencastle.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the requested tenant and property information and review the owner and tenant statements.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule an appointment with a commissioned online notary for the owner’s notarization.
- 4
Sign On Video
The owner signs and swears to the form during the online notarization appointment.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed, notarized form to the City of Greencastle as directed.
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 complete this utility authorization?
- Fill in the tenant and property details requested, then have the owner sign and swear to the form before a notary. Submit the completed form as directed by the City of Greencastle.
- Do I need to have the tenant’s signature notarized?
- The form states that the owner is to have the form notarized and includes a jurat for the owner. It does not specify that the tenant’s signature must be notarized; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- 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. A commissioned online notary can explain the online signing process and confirm whether the notarial act can be completed remotely.
- What does the owner approve on this form?
- The owner approves the City creating water, sewer, and/or trash accounts in the tenant’s name for the owner’s property. The owner may also direct monthly bills and related charges to the tenant.
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