Middlefield, OH · Geauga County
Vacant Property/Building Registration Form
This form registers a vacant property or building with the Middlefield Village Zoning Department and is filed by the property owner or designated applicant.
- 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
Middlefield requires registration with its Zoning Department for each vacant property address. The form collects owner and contact details, a plan for the vacant building, proof of insurance, and required fee information. The applicant also acknowledges the village’s vacant-property requirements and agrees to notify any future owner. Temporary exemptions may be approved upon written request for certain disaster-affected, actively under-construction, listed-for-sale, or rental-marketed properties.
Who needs it
A property owner or designated applicant must complete this form for each vacant property or building address in Middlefield.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a jurat stating the applicant was duly sworn; the applicant named in the form signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get the Vacant Property/Building Registration Form from the Middlefield Village Zoning Department.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Provide the property address, owner and contact information, vacant building plan, insurance details, and fee information.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary for the applicant’s sworn signature.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the form during the online notarization session and complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Submit the completed registration form and required materials to the Middlefield Village Zoning Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Middlefield. 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 register a vacant property in Middlefield?
- Complete a separate form for each vacant property address, provide the required owner information, building plan, insurance proof and fee details, then submit it to the Middlefield Village Zoning Department.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn jurat for the applicant’s signature. Ohio law authorizes online notarization by a commissioned online notary under R.C. §§147.60–147.66.
- Can I request an exemption from registration?
- The form says temporary exemptions may be approved upon written request for certain disaster-affected properties, properties actively under construction, properties listed with a licensed Realtor, or properties marketed for rent.
- What should I do if I am unsure whether this form applies?
- The form states that all vacant properties or buildings must register and that a separate form is needed for each address. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
Vacant Property/Building Registration Form in other Ohio cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.