Wickliffe, OH · Lake County
Vacant Property/Building Registration Form
The Vacant Property/Building Registration Form records vacant properties, owner or agent details, vacancy plans, insurance, and fees for property owners registering each vacant address with Wickliffe.
- 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
Wickliffe requires registration for every vacant property or building, with a separate form for each vacant address. Owners provide contact and property information, submit a vacant building plan, and provide proof of insurance; demolition plans also require proof of the specified escrow amount. The form includes a fee based on the property type and years of vacancy, and allows owners to request certain temporary exemptions in writing.
Who needs it
Property owners registering a vacant building or property in Wickliffe must complete a form for each vacant address and provide the required plan, insurance information, and fee.
Why it needs a notary
The form has two jurat blocks stating the applicant was sworn before a notary; the applicant signs the applicable registration statements before the notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Get Wickliffe’s Vacant Property/Building Registration Form and use a separate form for each vacant property address.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the owner or agent and property details, select a vacancy plan, and provide the required insurance information and fee.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the applicable applicant statements during the video session before the notary.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed form and required supporting materials to the City of Wickliffe.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Wickliffe. 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
- Do I need to sign the registration form before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes sworn-before-me jurat blocks for the applicant. Sign the applicable registration statements before the notary.
- How do I get the vacant property form notarized online?
- Complete the form, book a session with a commissioned online notary, and sign during the video session. Then submit the completed registration to the City of Wickliffe.
- Can I request a temporary exemption from registration?
- The form says temporary exemptions may be approved upon written request for specified disaster-affected, actively under-construction, realtor-listed, or rental-marketed properties. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- Is online notarization available for this form?
- Ohio has authorized online notarization by its own notaries since 2019 under R.C. §§147.60–147.66. A commissioned online notary can notarize your signature by video.
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.