Hattiesburg, MS · Forrest County
Vacant, Abandoned, or Dilapidated Property Registration
This six-page application registers a vacant, abandoned, or dilapidated property with Hattiesburg’s Department of Urban Development and is completed by the property owner.
- 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
Use this application to provide property, owner, and contact details and submit the required registration materials to the City of Hattiesburg. The form includes an owner affidavit, right of entry agreement, plan of action, and optional fee waiver request. The checklist calls for items such as a floor plan, recorded warranty deed, and proof of liability insurance or an approved surety bond. The city lists registration fees and explains deadlines and possible discounts or additional fees.
Who needs it
Owners registering a vacant, abandoned, or dilapidated property in Hattiesburg should complete the application and attach the required documents, information, and fees.
Why it needs a notary
The owner affidavit contains an acknowledgment block; each property owner signing that affidavit must appear before the notary and acknowledge the signature.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the six-page Vacant, Abandoned, or Dilapidated Property Registration application from the City of Hattiesburg.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the property and owner information, complete applicable sections, and gather the checklist documents and fees.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the owner affidavit acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign During The Video Session
Follow the notary’s instructions and acknowledge your signature on the owner affidavit during the session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed application, required attachments, and payment to Hattiesburg’s Department of Urban Development.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hattiesburg. 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 owner affidavit?
- Fill in the property and owner details, then sign the owner affidavit before a notary. The application says the owner affidavit must be signed in front of a notary by the subject property’s owner or owners.
- Do I need to attach other documents?
- Yes. The checklist calls for a floor plan, a copy of the entire recorded warranty deed, proof of liability insurance or an approved surety bond, the owner affidavit, and the right of entry form. Other documents may apply.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for the owner affidavit?
- Mississippi requires its locally commissioned notaries to meet signers in person. State law recognizes a notarial act performed by an authorized officer of another state; confirm with the city or chancery clerk if unsure.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- The form directs applicants to the City of Hattiesburg Department of Urban Development at PO Box 1898, Hattiesburg, MS 39403-1898. Check with the department about submission details and payment.