North Kingstown, RI · Washington County
Owner Authorization Form
The Owner Authorization Form identifies a property owner and records authorization for an applicant’s subdivision or development application submitted to the North Kingstown Planning Department.
- 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
Each owner of property being considered for subdivision or development must submit an owner authorization form. The form identifies the property by plat and lot, confirms the signer owns the property and its development rights, and authorizes the applicant’s application to the Planning Department for review and decision by the applicable board or commission. Submit an updated form if ownership changes after the last stage of review.
Who needs it
Each owner of property under consideration for subdivision or development in North Kingstown must submit this form, including owners affected by a change in ownership since the last review stage.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an acknowledgment before a notary public; the property owner signing the authorization must personally appear and acknowledge the instrument before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Owner Authorization Form from the Town of North Kingstown.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Provide the owner, property plat and lot, and applicant information requested.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Personally appear by video and acknowledge your signature before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed form to the North Kingstown Planning Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from North Kingstown. 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 Owner Authorization Form?
- Enter the property and applicant information, sign before a notary, and submit the completed form to the North Kingstown Planning Department.
- Do I need to submit a form for each property owner?
- Yes. The form text says owner authorization forms for each owner of the property being considered for subdivision or development are to be submitted.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Rhode Island permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries in 2022. A commissioned online notary can notarize the owner’s acknowledgment remotely.
- Where should I submit the completed form?
- The form says the application is submitted to the North Kingstown Planning Department. For questions about where to file, confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.