Albany, GA · Dougherty County
Special Approval Application
A property owner's application for a special/conditional use in Albany, including the notarized Verification of Ownership page.
- 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 a special or conditional use not otherwise permitted in their zoning district file this application with Albany's Planning & Development Services, which bundles the notarized ownership certification into the packet.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking special approval for a conditional use in the City of Albany.
Why it needs a notary
The 10-page packet contains two notary fields and 'sworn to,' 'subscribed and sworn before me,' notary public, and commission-expiration language, so its ownership page must be notarized.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Packet
Get the Special Approval Application from Albany's Planning & Development Applications page.
- 2
Complete the Case Details
Fill in the property, ownership, and use information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session for the ownership page.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the Verification of Ownership page under oath before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the completed, notarized packet 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 special approval application online?
- Complete the property and use details, then meet an online notary by video to sign the Verification of Ownership page under oath.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- Yes, the packet's ownership page must be sworn and subscribed before a notary.
- What is a special approval used for?
- Check with Albany's Planning & Development Services for the specific conditional uses that require special approval in your zoning district.
- Where does the case get heard?
- Special approval cases are typically heard by the Planning Commission or City Commission; check with the city for the current process.
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