Tuscaloosa, AL · Tuscaloosa County
Designation of Agent
This form lets a property owner authorize a representative to speak and act for them before Tuscaloosa’s listed boards or City Council regarding a petition.
- 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 property owner identifies the subject property and the person authorized to represent them. The form gives that agent authority to make verbal or written representations about the petition, which may legally bind the owner. It names the City’s Zoning Board of Adjustment, Planning and Zoning Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, and City Council as possible bodies before which the agent may act, as required by the type of request.
Who needs it
A property owner filing a petition that requires an agent to represent them before one or more of the City’s listed boards or City Council needs this form.
Why it needs a notary
The owner signs before the notary, who completes the certificate verifying the signer’s identity and voluntary execution; the form includes the notary’s commission expiration and official seal.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Designation of Agent form for your Tuscaloosa property petition.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Enter the owner’s name, property information, agent’s name, and the requested signature and date.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization with a commissioned online notary and have your identification ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the form during the notary’s live video session and have the notary complete the certificate.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed form with your related petition to the City of Tuscaloosa.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Tuscaloosa. 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 use the Designation of Agent form?
- Enter the owner, property, and agent information, then sign before a notary. Submit the completed form with the related petition to the City.
- Do I need to have this form notarized?
- Yes. The form includes a notary certificate for the property owner’s signature, with spaces for the notary’s commission expiration and official seal.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- A commissioned online notary may be an option if the notarization follows the law where it is performed and the notary’s official seal is included. Confirm acceptance with the City if unsure.
- Which City bodies can the agent represent me before?
- The form lists the Zoning Board of Adjustment, Planning and Zoning Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, and City Council, as required by the type of request.
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