Springfield, OR · Lane County
Individual Improvement Agreement
This agreement lets a property owner seeking development approval defer immediate construction of required public improvements while agreeing to future costs and waiving the right to remonstrate against those improvements.
- 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 as an alternative to requiring immediate construction of public improvements necessitated by a development. The applicant agrees to pay an apportioned cost when the City undertakes the improvements, and the agreement may bind future owners and lead to an assessment lien. The form includes a legal description exhibit, must be returned to the City’s Public Works Department, and states that it will be recorded in the Lane County deed records.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking Springfield development approval who has been offered deferred construction of required public improvements may need to sign this agreement.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs before a notary for the State of Oregon acknowledgment, and the City Surveyor’s signature also has a State of Oregon acknowledgment block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Agreement
Get the Individual Improvement Agreement from the City of Springfield.
- 2
Complete the Agreement
Fill in the applicant, development, improvements, property details, and attach the legal description exhibit.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign when directed during the online notary session and complete the acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit to the City
Return the completed agreement to Springfield Public Works at the address printed on the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Springfield. 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 the Springfield Individual Improvement Agreement?
- Complete the agreement and legal description exhibit, arrange notarization of the applicant signature, then return it to Springfield Public Works at the address on the form.
- Do I need to sign this agreement before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment before a notary for the applicant’s signature. It also provides an acknowledgment block for the City Surveyor.
- Can I sign this agreement with an online notary?
- Oregon recognizes properly notarized remote online notarizations performed by a commissioned online notary. The Oregon Secretary of State FAQ confirms a properly notarized out-of-state RON document is valid in Oregon.
- What obligations does this agreement create?
- The applicant agrees to pay an apportioned cost for listed public improvements when the City undertakes them and waives the right to file a written remonstration. The form warns these obligations may affect future owners.
- Where is the agreement recorded?
- The form says the agreement will be recorded in the Lane County deed records. Confirm with the city or county clerk if unsure.
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