Great Falls, MT · Cascade County

Boulevard Encroachment Application and Permit

Apply for a Great Falls boulevard encroachment permit using this packet. It combines project details, permit conditions, the permittee’s acceptance, and a notarial acknowledgment.

Detailed form~25 min to notarize
  • 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

This Great Falls packet identifies the applicant, abutting property, proposed encroachment, and requested duration. It sets out conditions concerning removal, maintenance, liability, and city supervision, followed by the permittee’s acceptance and notarial acknowledgment. The procedure page directs applicants to return the original notarized form with supporting plans and fees. Confirm signing order, current fees, recording requirements, and whether the city accepts electronic notarization before booking.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking permission for a boulevard encroachment in Great Falls who must execute the permit acceptance in the city’s application packet.

Why it needs a notary

The procedure requires the completed form to be notarized; page four has the permittee’s acceptance and acknowledgment certificate. Confirm original-paper and recording requirements with the city.

How to get this notarized

  1. 1

    Download and review

    Download the official PDF and read the instructions. Confirm that this form applies to your situation.

  2. 2

    Confirm requirements

    Check current submission requirements with the receiving office, including whether it accepts an electronically notarized document.

  3. 3

    Complete your information

    Fill in the applicable information and gather supporting documents. Leave notarial certificates for the notary.

  4. 4

    Arrange notarization if needed

    If your situation requires notarization, book a session with a commissioned online notary and follow the identity-verification instructions.

  5. 5

    Sign and submit

    Complete the notarial act during the session, then submit the finished document and required supporting materials to the receiving office.

Preview the form

The blank PDF straight from Great Falls. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.

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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 this form?
Download the original PDF, follow its instructions, and complete the information that applies to you. Leave any signature requiring notarization unsigned until the session.
Do I need a notary for this form?
Yes. The packet requires notarization of the permittee’s acceptance. Its instructions refer to an original notarized document, so confirm whether electronic notarization is accepted before booking.
Can I use an online notary?
Confirm with the receiving office that it accepts an electronically notarized version for your situation before booking a session with a commissioned online notary.
Where do I submit the completed form?
Follow the packet’s instructions for submitting the original notarized form, scaled plans, and current fee to Great Falls Planning and Community Development; confirm recording and format requirements first.

Ready to notarize your Boulevard Encroachment Application and Permit?

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