Orange Beach, AL · Baldwin County
Finished Floor Elevation Waiver
This waiver lets individual property owners request an exception to Orange Beach’s minimum finished-floor elevation requirement when seeking a construction permit for their property.
- 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
Use this form when requesting a construction permit and a waiver of the City’s minimum finished-floor elevation requirement. Individual owners identify the property, disclose any mortgagee or other interest holder, state the waiver amount requested, and acknowledge the waiver’s terms, including provisions addressing future flood damage and indemnifying the City. The form states that the owner or owners must execute it in the presence of a notary public.
Who needs it
Individual property owners requesting a construction permit and a waiver of Orange Beach’s minimum finished-floor elevation requirement should complete this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an acknowledgment block; each owner signing must acknowledge the signature before a notary, using a separate block for each signer.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Finished Floor Elevation Waiver from the City of Orange Beach.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the property and owner details, interest-holder information, and requested waiver amount; read the terms.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for each owner who will sign the form.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign during the online notary session and complete the acknowledgment process.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed waiver to the City of Orange Beach as part of your construction permit request.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Orange Beach. 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 complete the finished floor elevation waiver?
- Enter the property and owner details, identify any mortgagee or other interest holder, state the requested waiver amount, and review the terms. Sign before a notary, then submit it to the City.
- Do I need to sign this form before a notary?
- Yes. The form says it must be executed in the presence of a notary public and includes acknowledgment blocks for the owner signatures.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- Alabama recognizes an acknowledgment taken outside the state when it follows the law where it was taken and bears the officer’s official seal. A commissioned online notary can explain the process; confirm the City’s submission requirements.
- What if I am unsure whether the City requires this waiver?
- The form is for individual property owners requesting a construction permit and a waiver of the City’s finished-floor elevation requirement. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.