Ames, IA · Story County
Encroachment Permit Agreement
This agreement documents an encroachment permit arrangement and is completed by the applicant and property owner for submission to the City of Ames.
- 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 sets out responsibilities for an encroachment, including indemnifying the City, maintaining specified liability insurance, and notifying the City Clerk when the encroachment ends. It also states that the agreement binds successors and assigns and that the City may require removal of the encroachment. The City Clerk’s Office must receive the insurance certificate and endorsement before a permit is issued.
Who needs it
An applicant and property owner seeking an Ames encroachment permit should complete the agreement and provide the required insurance documentation to the City Clerk.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an acknowledgment block for two people, who must personally appear before the notary and acknowledge signing the agreement voluntarily.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Agreement
Get the Encroachment Permit Agreement from the City of Ames.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Complete the requested information and attach the drawing referenced in the agreement.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the people named in the acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear before the notary by video and acknowledge signing the agreement voluntarily.
- 5
Submit To The City
Return the agreement to the City Clerk and provide the required insurance certificate and endorsement.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Ames. 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 encroachment permit agreement?
- Fill in the requested information, attach the referenced drawing, and have the people named in the acknowledgment sign before a notary. Provide the required insurance certificate and endorsement to the City Clerk.
- Do I need to sign this agreement before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment requiring two people to appear before a notary and acknowledge that they signed the agreement voluntarily. Confirm with the city if unsure who should sign.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- Iowa authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under Iowa Code §9B.14A, and Iowa Code §9B.11 recognizes certain notarial acts performed by out-of-state notaries. Confirm the City of Ames will accept your notarized document.