Great Falls, MT · Cascade County
Boulevard Encroachment Application and Permit
This application and permit requests City of Great Falls approval to place a structure or installation in a boulevard, and is filed by the applicant with the City Engineering Office.
- 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 five-page form to describe the property, proposed boulevard encroachment, location, size, and requested permit period. The applicant agrees to remove the encroachment and restore the boulevard if the City gives notice. The City Engineering Office reviews the completed, notarized original; the form procedure asks applicants to allow at least two weeks for review and submit the application fee. If approved, the permit sets out ongoing terms, fees, and responsibilities.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking permission from the City of Great Falls to install or maintain a structure or other encroachment in a boulevard must submit this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an acknowledgment block, where the Permittee signs acceptance of the permit and personally acknowledges the signature before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get the Boulevard Encroachment Application and Permit from the City of Great Falls.
- 2
Fill In The Application
Describe the property and proposed encroachment, including its size, location, and requested permit period.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the permit acceptance acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign as Permittee and acknowledge your signature during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Return the notarized original and application fee to the City Engineering Office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Great Falls. 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 submit the boulevard encroachment application?
- Complete and notarize the original form, include the application fee, and return it to the City Engineering Office. The form asks applicants to allow at least two weeks for review.
- Do I need to sign the permit before a notary?
- Yes. The Permittee's acceptance includes an acknowledgment block. Sign the acceptance and acknowledge it before a notary; the form says the original must be notarized.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- Montana authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries. A commissioned online notary can notarize the acknowledgment by video; confirm the City will accept the notarized original in your circumstances.
- What happens after the City approves the permit?
- The form procedure says the City will forward an executed permit copy for annual billing and send copies to the property file, applicant, and Engineering. The notarized original is recorded with the Clerk and Recorder.
- Where do I return the completed form?
- Return the completed, notarized original and the $50 application fee to the City Engineering Office. The form lists the Public Works Complex at 1025 25th Avenue NE; confirm with the city or town if unsure.