Statesboro, GA · Bulloch County

Special Exception Application

This application requests a special exception to zoning requirements in Statesboro and is filed by an applicant seeking approval for a proposed use of property.

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

What this form is

The application asks for the property location, current zoning and use, and the type of use requested. It also requires a survey or plat, a filing fee, and a signed and notarized Disclosure of Campaign Contributions. Applicants and property owners sign the application and attest that its information is accurate; the city requires these materials for processing the special exception request.

Who needs it

Applicants requesting a special exception for property in Statesboro must submit this form, required supporting materials, and the signed disclosure to the Planning Department.

Why it needs a notary

The Disclosure of Campaign Contributions includes a sworn and subscribed jurat; the applicant signs and swears to the disclosure before a notary.

How to get this notarized

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Get the Special Exception Application and review its application and disclosure sections.

  2. 2

    Fill In The Form

    Provide the requested applicant, property, and use information, and complete the campaign contribution disclosure.

  3. 3

    Book An Online Notary

    Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the disclosure's sworn statement.

  4. 4

    Sign On Video

    Sign and swear to the disclosure during the online notarization session; arrange the application signatures separately as required.

  5. 5

    Submit To The City

    Send the completed application, notarized disclosure, fee, and required survey or plat to the Statesboro Planning Department.

Preview the form

The blank PDF straight from Statesboro. 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

How do I complete the notarized disclosure?
Complete the campaign contribution disclosure, then sign and swear to it before a commissioned online notary. Include it with the application and other required materials.
Do I need to notarize the entire application?
The form specifically calls for a signed and notarized Disclosure of Campaign Contributions. It separately requires applicant and property owner signatures on the application.
Can I use an online notary for this Statesboro form?
Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own; Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states under O.C.G.A. §44-2-21. This form calls for a sworn disclosure, so confirm with the city if unsure.
What else must I submit with the application?
The form lists a filing fee, a survey or plat meeting its specifications, and the signed and notarized campaign contribution disclosure. The application must also be signed by the property owner or owners.

Special Exception Application in other Georgia cities

Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.

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