Cincinnati, OH · Hamilton County
Contiguous Land Covenant
This covenant records an owner’s commitments about land spanning recorded parcels, and is filed with the City of Cincinnati in connection with a building permit application.
- 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 covenant identifies the property and refers to a plat showing building layout and the land used to meet zoning requirements for yards, parking, density, and open space. The owner commits that the required land will serve the buildings shown on the plat and not other buildings. The City’s form describes this covenant as a condition tied to issuance of building permits for construction across more than one recorded parcel or part of a parcel.
Who needs it
A property owner applying for a Cincinnati building permit for construction across more than one recorded parcel, or part of a parcel, may need this covenant.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains an acknowledgment block; the owner or the entity’s representative identified by name and title acknowledges signing before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Contiguous Land Covenant form from the City of Cincinnati.
- 2
Complete the Covenant
Retype the form and fill in the owner, property, legal description, and signing details; attach the plat and any deed description as directed.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the owner or entity representative who will sign.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the covenant during the online session and complete the acknowledgment with the notary.
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Submit to the City
Include the completed covenant with the building permit materials submitted to the City of Cincinnati.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Cincinnati. 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 complete and submit the covenant?
- Retype the form, add the owner and property details, attach or include the legal description, and have the owner or entity representative acknowledge the signature before a notary. Submit it with the building permit materials.
- Do I need to include a legal description?
- Yes. The form asks for the legal description or a copy of the deed. If attached, it instructs you to identify it as Exhibit A and staple it to the document.
- Can I sign this covenant with a commissioned online notary?
- Ohio law authorizes online notarization by Ohio notaries under R.C. §§147.60–147.66. Confirm with the city or village if unsure whether an online-notarized version is acceptable for your submission.
- Who signs the acknowledgment?
- The owner signs. If an entity owns the property, its representative signs and provides their name and title in the acknowledgment block.