Forest Grove, OR · Washington County
URA Storefront Improvement Grant Hold Harmless Agreement
This agreement records a property owner’s promise to hold the City of Forest Grove harmless for project-related property damage or physical injury under a URA Storefront Improvement Grant application.
- 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
The URA Storefront Improvement Grant Hold Harmless Agreement asks the property owner to accept responsibility for property damage or physical injury resulting from the project. The form includes space for the owner’s signature, printed name, date, and contact information, followed by a notarial certificate. It is intended for owner or tenant grant applications and must be signed in front of an authorized notary.
Who needs it
A property owner applying for a URA Storefront Improvement Grant with an owner or tenant application needs to sign this agreement before a notary.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an Oregon jurat-style block stating it was signed or attested before the notary; the property owner signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Agreement
Get the URA Storefront Improvement Grant Hold Harmless Agreement from the City of Forest Grove.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Complete the property owner’s name, date, and contact information, but do not sign before the appointment.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and have the agreement ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and sign the agreement during the live video session when instructed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Follow the City of Forest Grove’s instructions to submit the notarized agreement with the grant application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Forest Grove. 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 hold harmless agreement notarized online?
- Complete the form without signing it, book a session with a commissioned online notary, and sign during the video appointment. Then submit the notarized agreement as directed by the city.
- Do I need to sign the agreement in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says, “DO NOT ENDORSE UNTIL IN THE PRESENCE OF AN AUTHORIZED NOTARY,” and includes a notarial certificate for the property owner’s signature.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- Oregon’s Secretary of State FAQ confirms that a properly notarized document completed through remote online notarization is valid in Oregon. Use a commissioned online notary and follow the city’s submission instructions.
- Where do I submit the notarized agreement?
- The form is for a URA Storefront Improvement Grant owner or tenant application. Follow the city’s instructions for submitting the completed agreement; confirm with the city or county clerk if unsure.