Wake Forest, NC · Wake County
Right-of-Way Encroachment Agreement
This policy and agreement explain how a private applicant requests permission from the Town of Wake Forest to install or maintain nonstandard items in a Town-maintained right-of-way.
- 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 policy says an agreement is required for new and existing nonstandard items placed in a Town-maintained street right-of-way, sidewalk, or parking lot. Applicants submit three signed agreements, including notarization, along with the application, fee, and supporting materials such as plans or sketches. The agreement sets out the applicant’s responsibilities for construction, maintenance, permits, and possible removal. The Town reviews the application before issuing an approved agreement.
Who needs it
A private individual, group, business, or homeowners’ or business association seeking to install or maintain a nonstandard item in a Town-maintained right-of-way, sidewalk, or parking lot needs this agreement.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs before a notary for the acknowledgment block, and the Town representative’s signature page includes a separate notarial certificate for a subscribing witness.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Agreement
Download the Town of Wake Forest Right-of-Way Encroachment Policy and Form of Encroachment Agreement.
- 2
Complete the Application Materials
Fill in the agreement details and prepare the application, fee, and required plans, sketches, or other supporting documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange notarization of the applicant acknowledgment with a commissioned online notary, subject to acceptance by the Town.
- 4
Sign Before the Notary
Follow the notary’s instructions and sign the applicant portion as directed.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit three signed agreements and the completed application materials 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 submit a Wake Forest encroachment agreement?
- Submit three signed agreements, including notarization, with the application, fee, and required supporting materials. The Town says the application review begins after it receives a complete application.
- Do I need to sign the agreement before a notary?
- Yes. The policy calls for three agreements signed by the applicant, including notary. The applicant signature page contains an acknowledgment certificate for notarization.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for the applicant acknowledgment?
- North Carolina's remote electronic notarization program has not launched. Emergency video notarization requires both the signer and notary to be in North Carolina; ask the city whether it accepts another notarization method, or confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- What supporting documents does the Town require?
- The policy lists supporting materials that may include scaled plans or sketches, item specifications, an installation narrative, and, when required, a building permit application. Major encroachments require detailed scaled drawings.
- Should I check recording requirements for this agreement?
- The agreement includes a prepared-by and mail-after-recording block. Confirm witness and recording requirements with the Wake County Register of Deeds or a title professional.
Other forms in Wake Forest
Right-of-Way Encroachment Agreement in other Wake County cities
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