What does the Non Herbicide Spraying Application do?

It lets a property owner request that the county highway right-of-way on their property not be sprayed. The application records the location and the owner's agreement to maintain noxious weed control.

Do I need a notary for the Non Herbicide Spraying Application?

No. This document has no notary block; the applicant signs and dates it and agrees to maintain noxious weed control for the entire season.

How do I submit the Non Herbicide Spraying Application?

Return it to the Brown County Highway Department at 1901 North Jefferson St, New Ulm, MN 56073, or fax it to 507-354-6857.

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No notary required

Application for Non Herbicide Spraying

Brown County property owners use this application to request that the county highway right-of-way on their property be excluded from annual herbicide spraying.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Brown County · Brown County, Brown County, Minnesota
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: browncountymn.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

This application lets a Brown County property owner request that the right-of-way on their property not be treated during the county’s annual roadside herbicide spraying. It asks the applicant to identify the township, section, road number, and side of the highway, and to sign an agreement to maintain noxious weed control for the season. If weeds occur in the untreated area, the county may arrange treatment and bill the property owner.

Who needs it

A property owner who does not want the county highway right-of-way on their property treated with herbicide should complete this application.

How to submit it

Return the completed application to the Brown County Highway Department, 1901 North Jefferson St, New Ulm, MN 56073, or fax it to 507-354-6857.

About notarization

This document has no notary block and is signed and dated by the applicant, who agrees to maintain noxious weed control for the entire season.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Brown County Non Herbicide Spraying Application PDF.
2
Complete the Application
Identify the township and section, road number, and side of the highway; provide your name, signature, date, address, and telephone number.
3
Agree to Weed Control Terms
Review and agree to maintain noxious weed control for the entire season, including around power poles and sign posts.
4
Submit to the County
Return the completed application to the Brown County Highway Department by mail or fax.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Non Herbicide Spraying Application do?: It lets a property owner request that the county highway right-of-way on their property not be sprayed. The application records the location and the owner's agreement to maintain noxious weed control.
Do I need a notary for the Non Herbicide Spraying Application?: No. This document has no notary block; the applicant signs and dates it and agrees to maintain noxious weed control for the entire season.
How do I submit the Non Herbicide Spraying Application?: Return it to the Brown County Highway Department at 1901 North Jefferson St, New Ulm, MN 56073, or fax it to 507-354-6857.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Non Herbicide Spraying doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Brown County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.