Albany, GA · Dougherty County
Zoning Variance Application
The full variance packet property owners file with Albany's Planning & Development Services, 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 relief from a specific zoning standard use this packet, which records the property, ownership, and applicant information alongside the notarized Verification of Ownership page required before the case can be heard.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking a zoning variance in the City of Albany, Dougherty County.
Why it needs a notary
The 6-page packet has three signature fields and four notary fields, with '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 Zoning Variance Application from Albany's Planning & Development Applications page.
- 2
Complete the Case Details
Fill in the property, ownership, and applicant 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 zoning variance application online?
- Complete the property and applicant 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.
- Where does my variance case get heard?
- Check with Albany's Planning & Development Services for the hearing schedule before the Planning Commission or relevant board.
- What supporting materials do I need?
- The application references large maps and other supporting documentation; check with Planning & Development Services for the full checklist.
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