Vadnais Heights, MN · Ramsey County
Payment of Costs Agreement
This agreement covers city costs for processing a land use application and is signed by the applicant and, if different, the property owner filing the application.
- 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 makes the applicant responsible for reasonable city planning, engineering, legal, and other consulting costs related to processing and considering a land use application. It provides for advance escrow payments and may require additional deposits when costs exceed the escrow balance. Vadnais Heights requires the agreement with the application; if the owner is not the applicant, the owner also agrees to its terms and signs.
Who needs it
Applicants submitting a land use application to the City of Vadnais Heights need this agreement, and the property owner must also sign when not the applicant.
Why it needs a notary
The form has acknowledgment blocks for the applicant, the owner if different, and the City Administrator; each signer acknowledges their signature before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Agreement
Get the Payment of Costs Agreement from the City of Vadnais Heights.
- 2
Fill Out the Agreement
Complete the applicant, owner, property, and payment information and attach the legal description or PIN information requested.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization for the applicant and, if applicable, the owner.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and acknowledge the agreement during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed agreement with the land use application to the City of Vadnais Heights.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Vadnais Heights. 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 Payment of Costs Agreement?
- Complete the agreement with the application details and required signatures. The applicant and, if different, the owner acknowledge their signatures before a notary; the City Administrator has a separate acknowledgment block.
- Do I need to pay costs when I file the application?
- The agreement calls for an immediate advance payment when the application is filed. It also allows the city to require additional escrow funds if costs exceed the amount deposited.
- Can I sign this agreement with an online notary?
- Minnesota permits remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Ask Vadnais Heights whether it will accept this agreement with an online notarization; confirm with the city if unsure.