Spokane, WA · Spokane County
Application for Approval of Encroachment
This application lets a property owner request Spokane’s approval to use part of the public right-of-way for an improvement and accept responsibility for the use.
- 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 form identifies the property owner, parcel, land description, right-of-way location, and purpose of the proposed use. The owner accepts liability connected with the use and agrees to remove the improvement and restore the land at their expense within 30 days after city notice. Submit it when requesting the City of Spokane’s approval for an encroachment under Spokane Municipal Code 17G.010.160.
Who needs it
Property owners requesting permission to use part of Spokane’s right-of-way for an improvement must complete this application and provide the property and parcel details.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment block; the property owner named in the certification signs and acknowledges the document before a commissioned online notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download Spokane’s Application for Approval of Encroachment.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter the owner, property and parcel information, right-of-way location, and purpose of the proposed use.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule an appointment with a commissioned online notary before signing.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and acknowledge the application during the online video session so the notary can complete the acknowledgment block.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the notarized application to the City of Spokane for review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Spokane. 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 get this encroachment application notarized online?
- Complete the form, then book an online notary appointment. Sign and acknowledge the application during the video session, and submit the notarized form to the City of Spokane.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- The form includes an acknowledgment stating that the property owner signed the document and acknowledged it as a free and voluntary act. Sign before the notary completes the block.
- Can I use online notarization for this form?
- Washington authorizes its commissioned notaries to notarize online under RCW 42.45.280. RCW 42.45.090 gives an act performed elsewhere by an authorized officer the same effect as a notarial act performed in Washington.
- What should I do if I am unsure about the city’s filing requirements?
- The form provides an application and acknowledgment but does not describe all submission procedures. Contact the City of Spokane; confirm with the city or town if unsure.