Albany, GA · Dougherty County
Sign Variance Application
A property owner's application for relief from Albany's sign code standards, including the notarized ownership certification.
- 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 seeking to install a sign that does not meet Albany's standard sign regulations use this application, submitting design and dimension details along with the notarized Verification of Ownership page.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking a sign variance in the City of Albany.
Why it needs a notary
The 2-page application includes 'sworn to,' 'subscribed and sworn before me,' notary public, and commission-expiration language, so the ownership certification must be notarized.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Sign Variance Application from Albany's Planning & Development Applications page.
- 2
Complete Property and Sign Details
Fill in the property information and attach sign design and dimensions.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the ownership certification under oath before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized application with Albany's Planning & Development Services.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Albany. 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 the Albany sign variance application online?
- Complete the property and sign design details, then meet an online notary by video to sign the ownership certification under oath.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- Yes, the application's ownership certification must be sworn and subscribed before a notary.
- What documents should I attach?
- The design and dimensions of the proposed sign, along with any other materials Planning & Development Services requests.
- Who can file a sign variance?
- The property owner or an authorized applicant for the property where the sign is proposed.
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