Lavonia, GA · Franklin County
Variance Application
A zoning variance request that includes a property-owner authorization sworn before a notary.
- 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 or their authorized agents petitioning Lavonia's Planning & Zoning department for a zoning variance must complete this application, including an owner authorization page sworn before a notary certifying the information is true and correct.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized agents in Lavonia seeking a zoning variance.
Why it needs a notary
The owner authorization page states 'Personally appeared before me...who swears that the information contained in this authorization is true and correct' directly above a Notary Public signature line.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Variance Application from Lavonia's Applications, Permits and Forms page.
- 2
Fill It Out
Complete the property and variance request details.
- 3
Book Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the owner authorization before the notary during your video call.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized application to Lavonia Planning & Zoning.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lavonia. 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 this variance application notarized?
- Yes, the owner authorization page must be sworn before a notary.
- How do I notarize this application online?
- Fill it out, then book a remote online notarization session and sign it live on video.
- Who signs the owner authorization?
- The property owner, personally appearing before a notary to swear the information is true and correct.
- Where do I submit the notarized application?
- Submit it to Lavonia's Planning & Zoning department at 12221 Augusta Road.