Savannah, GA · Chatham County
Special Exception Application
Notarized owner affidavit and application requesting a special exception from Savannah's zoning ordinance.
- 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
Savannah's Planning & Urban Design department requires an owner's affidavit of ownership and consent within this application packet. The affidavit page must be signed and sworn before a notary, with the notary confirming the signer's identity through satisfactory evidence, before the application can be accepted for review.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking a special exception from Savannah's Zoning Board of Appeals.
Why it needs a notary
The application's owner affidavit of ownership/consent page must be sworn before a notary, who confirms identity through satisfactory evidence per Georgia notary practice.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Special Exception Application from the City of Savannah website or Rush Notary.
- 2
Fill It Out
Complete the property, owner, and request details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your ID and sign the owner affidavit live in front of the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized application to Savannah Planning & Urban Design.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Savannah. 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
- Do I need to notarize the Savannah special exception application?
- Yes, the owner affidavit of ownership/consent page must be signed and sworn before a notary before Planning & Urban Design will accept the application.
- How do I get this application notarized online?
- Upload the completed packet, verify your ID on camera, and sign the affidavit live during a remote online notarization session.
- Do I need to submit anything else with this application?
- Yes, check with Savannah Planning & Urban Design for supporting site plans, surveys, or narrative statements required alongside the affidavit.
- Can I use an online notary if I'm not in Georgia?
- Georgia recognizes acknowledgments from notaries of other states, so remote online notarization is generally accepted; check with the city if unsure.