Ocean Springs, MS · Jackson County
License to Encroach Application
This application requests permission from the City of Ocean Springs to encroach on a public right of way or easement, and is filed by the applicant with property-owner information and supporting exhibits.
- 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 asks the Mayor and Board of Aldermen for a license to encroach on a public right of way or easement. It collects applicant and property-owner details, the reason for the request, and ownership information, and calls for exhibits such as a surveyor-prepared description, a plat or sketch, and applicable utility and city staff consents. The application includes an ownership affidavit and states that the information provided must be true and correct.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking a license to encroach on a City of Ocean Springs public right of way or easement needs this form and the listed supporting exhibits.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the License to Encroach Application from the City of Ocean Springs.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the applicant, owner, property, and request details, and assemble the exhibits and applicable consents listed in the form.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a notary for the ownership affidavit and have identification ready for the appointment.
- 4
Sign on Video
The owner signs the affidavit during the online notary session and completes the oath or affirmation.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application, notarized affidavit, and supporting materials to the City of Ocean Springs.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Ocean Springs. 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 License to Encroach Application?
- Fill in the applicant and property details, explain why the license should be granted, and gather the required exhibits. The property owner completes and signs the ownership affidavit before a notary.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- Yes. The ownership affidavit includes a subscribed-and-sworn block, so the owner making the affidavit must sign before a notary.
- What exhibits does the application request?
- The form calls for two copies of a surveyor-prepared metes-and-bounds description and two copies of a plat or detailed sketch. Utility consent is included when applicable, along with city staff consent.
- Can I sign the affidavit with a commissioned online notary?
- Mississippi recognizes qualifying notarial acts performed by an authorized officer of another state. Mississippi notaries themselves must notarize with the signer physically present; confirm with the city or chancery clerk if unsure.