Albany, GA · Dougherty County
Verification of Ownership
A sworn one-page form Albany property owners use to confirm ownership and, if needed, authorize an applicant to act on their behalf for a Planning & Development case.
- 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
Attached to zoning, variance, and subdivision applications, this form lets a property owner confirm they own the land shown in the City of Albany or Dougherty County records, and lets them authorize someone else to act as the applicant. It must be signed in the presence of a notary.
Who needs it
Property owners filing a rezoning, variance, sign variance, special approval, or subdivision application with Albany's Planning & Development Department.
Why it needs a notary
The form reads 'Personally appeared before me, who has stated that the information on this form is true and correct. Notary Public Date,' so it must be signed before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Verification of Ownership form from Albany's Planning & Development Applications page.
- 2
Complete Owner Details
Fill in the owner name, address, and property location.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the form before the notary on a live video call.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized form with your Planning & Development application.
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 Verification of Ownership form online?
- Fill in the owner and property information, then meet an online notary by video to sign the form before it is submitted with your case.
- Do I need a notary for this form?
- Yes, the form requires the owner to personally appear before a notary and includes a dedicated Notary Public signature line.
- Can I authorize someone else to file for me?
- Yes, the form lets you name a person to act as the applicant in your absence for the attached application.
- Which applications require this form?
- It is attached to Albany's zoning variance, rezoning, sign variance, special approval, and subdivision applications.
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