Do I need a notary for the ADU Application?

No. The form has an applicant signature and date line but does not require notarization. If the applicant is not the property owner, submit the owner's written authorization letter.

How do I submit the ADU Application?

Obtain all signatures listed on the application before submitting it. The form lists the Planning & Community Development Department, Building Division, mailing address and permit email.

What information does the ADU Application request?

It asks for the project address; applicant, contractor, and property owner contact information; a description and valuation of the work; and whether the ADU is attached or detached.

What if the applicant is not the property owner?

The application says to submit a written letter of authorization from the property owner indicating knowledge of the applicant's intent.

Great Falls, MT · Cascade County

No notary required

ADU Application

Property owners or applicants use this application to provide project details and obtain required signatures for an accessory dwelling unit project.

What this form is

This application collects the project address, applicant and property owner contact details, contractor information, work description, and valuation for an accessory dwelling unit project. Complete all applicable items and obtain the listed signatures before submitting it. If the applicant is not the property owner, the form requires a written letter of authorization from the owner.

Who needs it

An applicant seeking approval for an accessory dwelling unit project should complete the form and obtain the listed signatures before submitting it.

How to submit it

Obtain all listed signatures before submitting the application. Send it to the Planning & Community Development Department, Building Division, at the address or permit email listed on the form.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; if the applicant is not the owner, the owner provides a written authorization letter, with no notarization stated.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the ADU Application PDF.
2
Complete Applicable Items
Fill in the project, applicant, contractor, and property owner information, along with the work description and valuation.
3
Gather Owner Authorization
If the applicant is not the property owner, include the owner's written letter of authorization.
4
Obtain Required Signatures
Obtain all signatures listed on the application before submitting it.
5
Submit to the City
Send the completed application to the Planning & Community Development Department, Building Division, using the address or permit email on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the ADU Application?: No. The form has an applicant signature and date line but does not require notarization. If the applicant is not the property owner, submit the owner's written authorization letter.
How do I submit the ADU Application?: Obtain all signatures listed on the application before submitting it. The form lists the Planning & Community Development Department, Building Division, mailing address and permit email.
What information does the ADU Application request?: It asks for the project address; applicant, contractor, and property owner contact information; a description and valuation of the work; and whether the ADU is attached or detached.
What if the applicant is not the property owner?: The application says to submit a written letter of authorization from the property owner indicating knowledge of the applicant's intent.

Need something notarized?

This ADU Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Great Falls form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.