Clovis, NM · Curry County
Encroachment and Easement Application
This application requests City review of a proposed encroachment or easement and is filed by the applicant, with a certified plot plan or survey included.
- 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
Submit this application to the Department of Building Safety when seeking an easement or encroachment. Include a certified plot plan or survey and provide the property, location, legal description, and encroachment details requested. The City Manager, Director of Building Safety, and Director of Public Works review the application; encroachments extending five feet or more onto public property are referred to the City Commission. The form also includes proposed easement conditions and an applicant acceptance section.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking an easement or encroachment should submit this form through the Department of Building Safety and include a certified plot plan or survey.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment block stating the instrument was acknowledged before a notary; the applicant signing the instrument should appear before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Encroachment and Easement Application from the City of Clovis.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter applicant and owner details, the encroachment location, legal description, and requested project information.
- 3
Prepare the Survey
Include a certified plot plan or survey with the application.
- 4
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the acknowledgment.
- 5
Sign on Video
Appear before the notary by video and sign as directed during the session.
- 6
Submit to the City
Send the completed application and supporting survey to the Department of Building Safety.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Clovis. 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 apply for an encroachment or easement?
- Complete the application, include a certified plot plan or survey, and submit it through Clovis’s Department of Building Safety for review.
- Do I need to include a survey?
- Yes. The application says to include a certified plot plan or survey, and its agreement section requires a survey of the encroachment area certified by a licensed land surveyor.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- New Mexico authorizes remote online notarization for its own notarial officers under NMSA 1978 §14-14A-5, effective January 1, 2022; §14-14A-10 recognizes certain notarial acts performed in another state. Ask the receiving office whether it accepts your notarized form.
- Where can I confirm who should receive my completed form?
- The form directs applicants to the Department of Building Safety. For questions about local filing or recording, confirm with the city or county clerk if unsure.