Blackstone, VA · Nottoway County
Banner Application and Indemnity Agreement
This two-page application is for groups seeking Town of Blackstone approval to erect a banner and includes an indemnity agreement that the applicant’s authorized agent must sign and notarize.
- 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
This application asks a group to provide its event date, banner dimensions, materials, wind vents, and a sketch showing the banner’s content and design. The Town of Blackstone requires an approved applicant to pay a $75 erection-and-removal fee before installation, and applications must arrive at least 60 days before the proposed erection date for Town Council review. The attached indemnity agreement must be signed, dated, and notarized.
Who needs it
A group seeking Town of Blackstone approval to erect a banner, through an authorized agent empowered to sign its indemnity agreement, needs this application.
Why it needs a notary
The attached indemnity agreement carries a sworn jurat; the applicant’s authorized agent signs and swears to the agreement before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Town of Blackstone banner application and attached indemnity agreement.
- 2
Complete the Application
Enter the group and event details, banner specifications, and attach a sketch of its content, layout, and design.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization for the authorized agent’s sworn signature on the indemnity agreement.
- 4
Sign on Video
The authorized agent signs and swears to the indemnity agreement during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed application and agreement at least 60 days before the proposed erection date.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Blackstone. 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 apply for approval to erect a banner?
- Complete the application with the group name, event date, banner dimensions and materials, and wind vents. Attach a sketch showing the banner’s content, layout, and design, and submit it at least 60 days before the proposed erection date.
- Do I need to notarize the banner application?
- The form instructs applicants to sign, date, and notarize the attached indemnity agreement. The applicant’s authorized agent swears in the agreement’s jurat before the notary.
- Can I sign the indemnity agreement with an online notary?
- Virginia authorized remote online notarization effective July 1, 2012. A commissioned online notary can notarize your sworn signature by video; confirm with the city, town, or county if unsure whether it accepts the notarized document.
- What fee does an approved applicant pay?
- The form states that approved applicants pay a $75 fee for erection and removal of the banner before it is erected.