Orange Beach, AL · Baldwin County
Finished Floor Elevation Waiver – Corporate Ownership
This waiver lets a corporation request an exception to Orange Beach’s finished-floor elevation requirement and document the property interests and liability terms for its building permit application.
- 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
The form identifies the corporate-owned property, any mortgagee or other interest holder, and the amount of the requested elevation waiver. It also sets out the corporation’s release and indemnity commitments if the City approves the waiver. Orange Beach’s Building Department requires this document for corporate property ownership when a construction permit applicant requests a waiver of the stated finished-floor elevation requirement.
Who needs it
A corporation applying for a construction permit in Orange Beach needs this form when requesting a waiver of the finished-floor elevation requirement for its property.
Why it needs a notary
The form has two corporate acknowledgment blocks; each signing corporate officer must acknowledge the signature before a notary, with the officer’s name and corporate role identified.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Finished Floor Elevation Waiver for corporate property ownership from the City of Orange Beach.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the property description, ownership and interest-holder details, requested waiver amount, and corporate signer information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary for each corporate officer who will sign.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and acknowledge the applicable corporate acknowledgment block during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Return the completed waiver with the construction permit application to the City of Orange Beach Building Department.
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 corporate elevation waiver?
- Fill in the property and ownership details, requested waiver amount, and corporate officer information. Each signing officer should acknowledge their signature before a notary, then submit the completed form with the permit application.
- Do I need a notary for this form?
- Yes. The form says it must be executed in the presence of a notary and includes corporate acknowledgment blocks for signing officers.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- For an acknowledgment taken outside Alabama, Ala. Code §35-4-26 gives it the same effect as one taken inside Alabama if it complies with the law where it was taken and bears the officer’s official seal. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- Who signs the corporate acknowledgment?
- The form provides separate acknowledgment blocks for a president and a corporate officer. Each signer’s name, corporate role, and corporation name are entered in the applicable block.