Butte, MT · Silver Bow County
Authorization to Pick Up Property
This form lets a property owner authorize another person to pick up property on the owner's behalf and is completed by the owner and notarized.
- 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 identifies the legal owner, describes the property, and names the person authorized to pick it up. The owner signs and dates it, and a notary completes the sworn statement and notarial section. Use it when you need to authorize someone else to collect property for you; check with the office handling the property about how to submit the completed form and whether any additional information is needed.
Who needs it
A legal owner who wants to authorize another named person to pick up property on the owner's behalf should complete this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the legal owner signs and dates the authorization in front of the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Authorization to Pick Up Property form from the Silver Bow County document center.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Provide the owner's name, property description, and name of the person authorized to pick it up.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and sign the authorization during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit the Form
Send or deliver the notarized form to the city or property office as directed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Butte. 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 property pickup authorization?
- Enter your name, describe the property, and name the person authorized to pick it up. Sign and date the form in front of a notary, then follow the property office's submission instructions.
- Do I need to sign the form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat, so the owner should sign in the notary's presence and complete the notarization before submitting it.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Montana authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Ask the office handling the property whether it accepts a remotely notarized form; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- What should I do after notarizing the form?
- Send or deliver the completed form to the office handling the property, as directed. Check with that office about submission methods and any additional requirements.