Raleigh, NC · Wake County
Right-of-Way Encroachment Agreement
This seven-page agreement sets conditions for work or improvements in a City-owned street right-of-way and is completed by the applicant and the City of Raleigh.
- 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 agreement documents the applicant’s proposed work or improvements in a City-owned public street right-of-way and sets out responsibilities for construction, maintenance, insurance, permits, and possible removal or relocation. Raleigh requires the agreement when an encroachment is authorized or recommended for approval, subject to the applicable city review and permitting process. The form includes signature and acknowledgment sections for the City and the applicant.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking permission to construct, install, maintain, or repair improvements within a City of Raleigh-owned public street right-of-way needs this agreement.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries City and applicant corporate acknowledgment blocks; the City Clerk and the applicant’s authorized signer sign or acknowledge their respective portions before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Agreement
Get the City of Raleigh Right-of-Way Encroachment Agreement PDF.
- 2
Complete The Applicant Details
Fill in the applicant, right-of-way location, proposed improvements, and other applicable agreement details.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and check with Raleigh about document acceptance.
- 4
Sign Before The Notary
Have each required signer complete the appropriate acknowledgment process before the notary.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed agreement and any required supporting materials through the City of Raleigh’s process.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Raleigh. 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 get the Raleigh encroachment agreement notarized?
- Complete the agreement and arrange for each required signer to appear before a notary for the applicable acknowledgment. Then submit the completed agreement through the city’s process.
- Do I need to notarize both acknowledgment sections?
- The form includes separate acknowledgment blocks for the City and the applicant. The City block names the City Clerk and Director of Transportation; the applicant block is for its authorized signer. Confirm which signatures are needed with the city or town if unsure.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- North Carolina’s remote electronic notarization program has not launched. Emergency video notarization is not remote online notarization and requires both the signer and notary to be inside North Carolina. Ask the city whether it will accept a notarized document completed with a commissioned online notary.
- What information does the agreement ask the applicant to provide?
- The form identifies the applicant and right-of-way location, describes the proposed work or improvements, and includes applicant contact and authorized-signer details. It also sets out conditions, including insurance and permits.
Right-of-Way Encroachment Agreement in other Wake County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.