Glocester, RI · Providence County
Planning Owner Authorization Form
Property owners submit this form to authorize an applicant’s subdivision or development application for Planning Department review and Planning Board decision in the Town of Glocester.
- 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 form identifies the property by plat and lot and records the owner’s authorization and agreement with the applicant’s subdivision or development application. Glocester requires an owner authorization form for each property owner with each stage of review. If the owner is a corporation or other entity, the form instructs the applicant to include documentation showing who is eligible to sign on the entity’s behalf.
Who needs it
Each owner of property under review for subdivision or development must submit an authorization form with each review stage’s application.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an acknowledgment before a notary public; the property owner or authorized entity signatory signs and acknowledges the instrument before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Planning Owner Authorization Form from the Town of Glocester website.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Provide the plat and lot, owner details, applicant information, and authorization; include entity signatory documentation if applicable.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary before signing the acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear for the online notarization and sign the form before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed form with the application to Glocester’s Planning Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Glocester. 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 Planning Owner Authorization Form?
- Enter the plat and lot, owner and applicant information, and the required authorization. Sign the acknowledgment before a notary, then submit the form with the application to Glocester’s Planning Department.
- Do I need a separate form for each property owner?
- Yes. The form says an Owner Authorization Form for each owner of the property being considered for subdivision or development must be submitted with each stage of review.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Rhode Island permanently authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Arrange to sign during the video session and check with the Planning Department if you have questions about submitting the completed form.
- What if a corporation or other entity owns the property?
- The form instructs applicants to include documentation showing the eligible signatories on behalf of the corporation or other entity. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.