Ottawa, OH · Putnam County

No notary required

Hold Harmless Agreement

People accepting wood offered by the Village of Ottawa use this agreement to accept responsibility for cutting, pickup, hauling, or use of the material.

What this form is

This agreement relates to excess wood from the Shade Tree Commission’s tree-trimming program, which the Village offers free for public use. A person accepting the wood agrees to hold the Village harmless for claims connected with cutting it using private power equipment, pickup, hauling, or use. The signer provides a printed name, signature, date, and witness signatures.

Who needs it

Anyone accepting the Village’s excess wood for public use should complete the agreement, sign and date it, and have the witness lines signed.

How to submit it

The document does not list a submission method. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This agreement has no notary block; the citizen signs and dates it, with witness signature lines provided.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Agreement

    Download the Hold Harmless Agreement for the Village’s excess wood.

  2. 2

    Complete The Agreement

    Fill in the citizen’s printed name and date, then sign the agreement.

  3. 3

    Get Witness Signatures

    Have witnesses sign the witness lines provided on the agreement.

  4. 4

    Submit The Agreement

    Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Hold Harmless Agreement cover?
It concerns claims connected with cutting the Village’s excess wood using private power equipment, picking it up, hauling it, or using the material.
Who should complete this agreement?
Anyone accepting the Village’s excess wood for public use should provide their printed name, signature, and date. Witness signature lines are also included.
Do I need a notary for the Hold Harmless Agreement?
No. This agreement has no notary block; the citizen signs and dates it, with witness signature lines provided.
How do I submit the Hold Harmless Agreement?
The document does not state how to submit it. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Hold Harmless Agreement doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Ottawa form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.