How do I submit the Trespass Enforcement Authorization?

The form has an “Received by APD” section but does not give submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Who can complete this authorization?

The form identifies the signer as the property owner, the owner's agent, and/or the current business tenant. It includes fields for the signer's name, title, signature, and date.

What does the authorization allow?

It requests and authorizes Aberdeen Police officers to patrol posted property areas and act regarding people there without written authorization, as officers deem appropriate.

Aberdeen, WA · Grays Harbor County

No notary required

Trespass Enforcement Authorization

Property owners, agents, and current business tenants use this form to authorize Aberdeen Police officers to patrol posted areas and address unauthorized persons.

What this form is

This form lets a property owner, the owner's agent, or a current business tenant request and authorize Aberdeen Police officers to patrol posted areas and address people who are not authorized to be there. It asks for the property's street address, business and contact details, and the signer's name, title, signature, and date. The signer agrees to cooperate in any subsequent prosecution and testify in court if necessary.

Who needs it

A property owner, the owner's agent, or a current business tenant who wants to authorize Aberdeen Police officers to patrol posted property areas needs this form.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the signer agrees to cooperate in any subsequent prosecution and testify in court if necessary.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Form
Download the Trespass Enforcement Authorization PDF.
2
Complete The Form
Enter the property address, business details, signer information, contact details, signature, and date.
3
Post Entry Signs
The form says to post “Conditions of Entry” signs furnished by APO or similar “No Trespassing” signs in the specified areas.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed form to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Trespass Enforcement Authorization?: No. The form calls for the signer’s signature and date, not a notary. The signer agrees to cooperate in any subsequent prosecution and testify in court if necessary.
How do I submit the Trespass Enforcement Authorization?: The form has an “Received by APD” section but does not give submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Who can complete this authorization?: The form identifies the signer as the property owner, the owner's agent, and/or the current business tenant. It includes fields for the signer's name, title, signature, and date.
What does the authorization allow?: It requests and authorizes Aberdeen Police officers to patrol posted property areas and act regarding people there without written authorization, as officers deem appropriate.

Need something notarized?

This Trespass Enforcement Authorization doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Aberdeen form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.