Cleveland, OH · Cuyahoga County
Designation of Local Agent in Charge
This form designates and obtains acceptance from a local agent responsible for registered non-owner-occupied residential units in Cleveland, and is filed by the property owner and designated agent.
- 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
Cleveland uses this form when an owner registers non-owner-occupied residential units under Cleveland Codified Ordinance 365.02. The owner names themselves or another eligible person as the local agent, and the designated agent accepts responsibilities that include receiving notices and sharing responsibility for maintenance, management, and repairs. The agent must provide residence information and swear that the listed address is their residence; a real estate broker must attach a license copy.
Who needs it
Property owners registering non-owner-occupied residential units in Cleveland and the person they designate as local agent need to complete this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a jurat stating “Sworn to and subscribed in my presence”; the local agent signs and swears or affirms the statements before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Cleveland Designation of Local Agent in Charge form.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
The owner completes the designation, and the agent completes the acceptance and residence information. Attach a real estate license copy if applicable.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote video session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
The local agent signs and swears or affirms the statements in the notary’s presence.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed form and any required attachment to the City of Cleveland.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Cleveland. 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 local agent form notarized online?
- Complete the form, then book a video session with a commissioned online notary. The local agent signs and swears or affirms the form during the session.
- Do I need to notarize this form?
- The local agent’s signature must be witnessed or notarized. The form includes a sworn-and-subscribed jurat for the agent’s statements.
- Who completes the Cleveland local agent designation?
- The property owner designates an agent, and that person completes the acceptance section. The agent must meet the residence requirements stated on the form.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this form?
- Ohio authorizes online notarization by its commissioned notaries under R.C. §§147.60–147.66. Confirm with the city or village if unsure whether it will accept your electronically notarized form.