Which parts of the conditional use packet need notarization?

The application includes a sworn applicant statement, and the notification affidavit has a separate sworn statement. The packet also says an applicant who is not the property owner needs a notarized permission letter or power of attorney to establish legal standing.

How do I get the application notarized online?

Complete the form but wait to sign the sworn statements. Book with a commissioned online notary, show identification, and sign during the video session so the notary can administer the oath and complete the notarial blocks.

Do I need a notary for the neighbor-notification affidavit?

Yes. The application checklist calls for a notarized notification affidavit, and the affidavit includes a sworn-to-and-subscribed block for the applicant and notary.

Can I submit this form after online notarization?

Alabama recognizes an out-of-state acknowledgment when it follows the law where it was taken and bears the officer’s official seal. Confirm the city’s submission requirements and e-recording options with the city or town if unsure.

Athens, AL · Limestone County

Conditional Use Application

This seven-page application lets a property owner or authorized applicant request Planning Commission approval for a conditional use and provide required project details and neighbor-notification materials.

Detailed form~25 min to notarize

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

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What this form is

Use this packet to request approval for a conditional use in Athens. The applicant provides property and use information, submits a conceptual site plan and fee, and gives written notice to nearby property owners before the Planning Commission hearing. The application includes a sworn applicant statement and a separate notarized notification affidavit; applicants who are not property owners must also establish legal standing with a notarized permission letter or power of attorney.

Who needs it

Property owners or authorized applicants seeking Planning Commission approval for a conditional use in Athens need this application and its required supporting materials.

Why it needs a notary

The applicant signs the sworn application statement and notification affidavit before a notary, who completes the sworn-to-and-subscribed jurat and commission-expiration details.

How to get this notarized

1
Download the Application
Get the Conditional Use Application packet and review its checklist and ordinance excerpt.
2
Complete the Packet
Fill in applicant, property, and requested-use details; prepare the site plan and neighbor-notification materials.
3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the sworn application statement and notification affidavit.
4
Sign on Video
Sign the statements during the video session so the notary can administer the oath and complete the jurats.
5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed packet, required fee, site plan copies, and supporting materials to the Engineering Services & Community Development Department.

Preview the form

The blank PDF straight from Athens. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.

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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

Which parts of the conditional use packet need notarization?: The application includes a sworn applicant statement, and the notification affidavit has a separate sworn statement. The packet also says an applicant who is not the property owner needs a notarized permission letter or power of attorney to establish legal standing.
How do I get the application notarized online?: Complete the form but wait to sign the sworn statements. Book with a commissioned online notary, show identification, and sign during the video session so the notary can administer the oath and complete the notarial blocks.
Do I need a notary for the neighbor-notification affidavit?: Yes. The application checklist calls for a notarized notification affidavit, and the affidavit includes a sworn-to-and-subscribed block for the applicant and notary.
Can I submit this form after online notarization?: Alabama recognizes an out-of-state acknowledgment when it follows the law where it was taken and bears the officer’s official seal. Confirm the city’s submission requirements and e-recording options with the city or town if unsure.

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