Girard, OH · Trumbull County
Permit Application for Advertising Device
This application requests a City of Girard permit for an advertising device, such as a billboard or other sign, and is filed by the sign owner or 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
Use this application to provide the sign’s location, description, intended use, and information about the landowner and sign owner. The form asks for details such as sign size, lighting, and, for billboards, whether one already exists and its setback; it also requests a copy of the property contract or lease. The applicant signs a statement about compliance and the accuracy of the application, and the city may require the form for an advertising-device permit.
Who needs it
A sign owner or applicant seeking a Girard permit for an advertising device should complete the application and provide the requested property and sign details.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a jurat stating it was sworn or affirmed and subscribed before a notary; the applicant signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Get the City of Girard Permit Application for Advertising Device.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Enter the sign location and description, landowner details, and sign-owner information. Attach the contract or lease for a billboard.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant’s jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the application in front of the notary during the online video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the notarized application and any required attachment to the City of Girard.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Girard. 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 billboard application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Wait to sign until the notary instructs you during the video session, then submit the completed form to the city.
- Do I need to sign in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a jurat stating it was sworn or affirmed and subscribed before a notary. The applicant should sign before the notary, as directed during the session.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Ohio authorizes online notarization by its notaries. A commissioned online notary can notarize the applicant’s jurat remotely; confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What should I attach to the application?
- For a billboard, the form directs applicants to attach a copy of the contract and/or lease with the property owner where the billboard will be erected.