Wake Forest, NC · Wake County
Business Right-of-Way Encroachment Agreement
This policy and agreement guide businesses applying to install or maintain non-standard items in a Town-maintained right-of-way, sidewalk, or parking lot in Wake Forest.
- 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
Wake Forest requires an encroachment agreement for new and existing non-standard items placed in a Town-maintained street right-of-way, sidewalk, or parking lot. Businesses submit three signed agreements, insurance documentation, a fee, and supporting plans or sketches and other materials required for their project. The agreement sets out the applicant’s responsibilities for installation, maintenance, insurance, permits, and removal. The Town reviews the application before issuing an approved agreement; construction must follow the stated notice and inspection steps.
Who needs it
A business seeking permission to install or maintain a non-standard item in a Town-maintained right-of-way, sidewalk, or parking lot must apply.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs before a notary using the acknowledgment block; the Town signature page also has a notarial certificate for a subscribing witness.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Policy and Agreement
Get the business right-of-way encroachment policy and agreement, including the signature pages and Exhibit A.
- 2
Complete the Application Materials
Fill in the agreement and prepare the required plans or sketches, insurance documentation, fee, and other supporting materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Confirm the Town will accept your notarized agreement, then book a commissioned online notary for the applicant acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign Before the Notary
Follow the notary’s instructions for signing and completing the acknowledgment. Arrange notarization for all three required agreements.
- 5
Submit the Application to the Town
Submit the signed agreements and required supporting materials and fee to the Town for review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Wake Forest. 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 a business right-of-way encroachment?
- Review the policy, then submit three signed encroachment agreements, the fee, insurance documentation, and supporting materials such as plans or sketches to the Town. The application review begins after a completed application is received.
- Do I need to sign the agreement before a notary?
- Yes. The applicant signature page includes a notarial acknowledgment, and the Town signature page includes a certificate for a subscribing witness. The policy requires three encroachment agreements, including notarization.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- North Carolina’s remote electronic notarization program has not launched. Emergency video notarization requires both signer and notary to be in North Carolina and is not remote online notarization. Ask the Town whether it will accept your notarized agreement before booking a commissioned online notary.
- What should I confirm before submitting the signed agreement?
- The agreement is prepared for recording. Confirm witness and recording requirements with the Wake County Register of Deeds or a title professional, and confirm with the city or town if unsure.