Springfield, OR · Lane County

Improvement Agreement for Corporations

This agreement lets a corporate property owner defer required public improvements while accepting future improvement costs and waiving the right to file a written remonstration.

Detailed form~25 min to notarize
  • 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

Springfield uses this agreement when a development approval involves public improvements that the applicant will not construct immediately. The corporate applicant agrees to pay its share of improvement costs when the City undertakes the work, and the agreement includes a waiver of the right to file a written remonstration. It describes the affected property and improvements, warns of potential assessment costs, and states that it will be recorded in the Lane County Deed Records.

Who needs it

A corporation applying for development approval in Springfield may need this agreement when the City allows required public improvements to be deferred.

Why it needs a notary

The form has acknowledgment blocks for the corporate applicant’s representative and the City Surveyor; each named signer appears before a notary.

How to get this notarized

  1. 1

    Download the Agreement

    Get the corporate improvement agreement and its Exhibit A legal description.

  2. 2

    Complete the Agreement

    Fill in the applicant, development, improvements, property details, and other required information.

  3. 3

    Book an Online Notary

    Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the required acknowledgment.

  4. 4

    Sign on Video

    The corporate representative and City Surveyor sign before a notary as applicable to their acknowledgment blocks.

  5. 5

    Submit to the City

    Return the signed agreement to Springfield Public Works; the form states that it will be recorded in Lane County Deed Records.

Preview the form

The blank PDF straight from Springfield. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.

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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 the corporate improvement agreement?
Describe the development, property, and applicable improvements, then have the corporate representative sign before a notary. The form also includes a City Surveyor acceptance and acknowledgment.
Do I need to have this agreement notarized?
Yes. The form includes acknowledgment blocks for the corporate applicant’s representative and the City Surveyor, each before a notary.
Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
Oregon’s Secretary of State FAQ confirms that a properly notarized out-of-state remote online notarization document is valid in Oregon. Check that the notarization meets the form’s requirements.
Where does the signed agreement go?
The form says to return it to the Springfield Public Works Department and that the agreement will be recorded in the Lane County Deed Records. Confirm with the city or county clerk if unsure.

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