Hopkinton, RI · Washington County
Earth Removal Registration Application
Hopkinton property owners or applicants use this application to register a specific earth removal operation with the town and provide property, operation, and applicant information.
- 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 application identifies the owner or applicant, property location, zoning or legal-use status, and whether the earth removal operation is new, existing, expanded, or modified. The form says an approved application applies only to the operation listed, must be submitted within 90 days after the ordinance’s adoption, and must be renewed annually. Town staff and boards use the remaining pages to record reviews, recommendations, and Town Council action.
Who needs it
An owner or applicant seeking registration for an earth removal operation in Hopkinton must provide the application, including the listed property and operation details.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the perjury certification before a notary, who completes the “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat and commission-expiration line.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Get the Earth Removal Registration Application from the Town of Hopkinton.
- 2
Complete the Application
Provide applicant, property, operation, and zoning or legal-use information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization for the applicant’s sworn certification.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the certification during the online notary session so the notary can complete the jurat.
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Submit to the Town
Send the completed application to the Hopkinton Town Clerk and confirm any submission requirements.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hopkinton. 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 earth removal registration application?
- Enter the applicant and property information, identify the operation type and zoning or legal-use status, then sign the perjury certification before a notary. Submit the completed application to the Town Clerk.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat. The applicant must sign the certification before a notary, who completes the jurat and commission-expiration line.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- Rhode Island law permits remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under R.I. Gen. Laws §§42-30.1-12.1 and 42-30.1-12.2. Ask the Town Clerk about submission requirements.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- The form names the Hopkinton Town Clerk as the recipient and includes town review sections. Confirm the submission process and any current requirements with the city or town clerk if unsure.