Gainesville, GA · Hall County
Variance Application Property Owner Notary Certification
The Property Owner Authorization page inside Gainesville's Variance Application, which must be 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 seeking a zoning variance in Gainesville must complete a notary certification page swearing that their authorization for the requested variance is true and correct, as shown in Hall County property records. A separate page is required for each property owner.
Who needs it
Property owners filing a variance application with the City of Gainesville.
Why it needs a notary
The page is titled 'NOTARY PUBLIC CERTIFICATION' and requires the owner to personally appear before a notary and swear to the authorization.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Variance Application from Gainesville's Applications, Forms & Fees page.
- 2
Complete the Owner Certification
Fill in the property owner details on the Notary Public Certification page.
- 3
Book Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization appointment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Swear to the authorization before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized application with Gainesville's Planning Division.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Gainesville. 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 a notary for a Gainesville variance application?
- Yes, the Property Owner Authorization page is a Notary Public Certification requiring the owner to swear before a notary.
- How do I notarize this online?
- Upload the completed application, verify your identity on video, and sign the owner certification page before a remote notary.
- What if there are multiple property owners?
- A separate notarized Property Owner Authorization page must be completed by each owner.
- Does this application also require a campaign contribution disclosure?
- Yes, Georgia law (O.C.G.A. §36-67A-3) requires a Campaign Contributions Disclosure Form for annexation and zoning actions.