College Station, TX · Brazos County
License to Encroach Upon a Public Utility Easement
An application procedure and sworn statement a property owner files to get City Council permission to encroach on a public utility easement.
- 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
Property owners who want to build a structure or make an improvement that encroaches into a City of College Station public utility easement must follow this application procedure before the request goes to City Council. The packet includes sworn statement language that must be completed before a notary, since the applicant is attesting to facts about the property and the proposed encroachment.
Who needs it
Property owners or developers seeking City Council permission to encroach on a public utility easement in College Station.
Why it needs a notary
The procedure text contains 'sworn to', 'subscribed before me', and 'notary public' language, requiring a notarized signature as part of the application.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the License to Encroach application packet from Rush Notary.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the easement location, owner information, and proposed encroachment details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization appointment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your ID and sign in front of a commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized application with College Station Planning & Development Services.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from College Station. 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 notarize my license to encroach application online?
- Upload the completed application, book a live video session with a commissioned online notary, verify your identity, and sign electronically.
- Do I need this notarized if I am just asking about the process?
- No, only the sworn application itself needs notarization, not preliminary inquiries to Planning & Development Services.
- Is an online notary accepted for a College Station easement filing?
- Texas law recognizes remote online notarization since 2018; check with the city if you are unsure whether they will accept a remotely notarized submission.
- Where does the notarized application go?
- Submit it to College Station Planning & Development Services so it can be placed on a City Council agenda.