Valdosta, GA · Lowndes County
Variance Application
Valdosta's variance application, which requires a notarized letter of authorization from the property owner whenever the applicant is not the deeded owner.
- 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
Anyone filing a variance application with the City of Valdosta Planning Division must be the property owner of record or include a notarized letter from the owner authorizing the applicant to act on their behalf, along with the owner's phone number and address. That owner-authorization letter is the notarized document at the center of this filing.
Who needs it
Applicants for a City of Valdosta variance application who are not the property's deeded owner.
Why it needs a notary
The application states that a notarized letter from the property owner authorizing the applicant is required whenever the applicant is not the listed owner of record.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Variance Application from the City of Valdosta Planning Division.
- 2
Draft the Owner Letter
Prepare a letter from the property owner authorizing the applicant, with phone number and address.
- 3
Book Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session for the owner's signature.
- 4
Sign on Video
The owner verifies ID and signs the authorization letter before the notary.
- 5
Submit the Application
File the completed application with the notarized owner letter attached.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Valdosta. 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
- Do I need to notarize anything for a Valdosta variance application?
- If you are not the property's deeded owner, you must include a notarized letter from the owner authorizing you to act on their behalf.
- How do I get the owner authorization letter notarized online?
- Book a remote online notarization session, upload the letter, and have the owner sign it on video after ID verification.
- What must the letter include?
- The owner's authorization statement, phone number, and address, per the City of Valdosta Planning Division's instructions.
- Where do I submit the application?
- Return the completed application and notarized owner letter to the Valdosta Planning Division at City Hall Annex; check with the city if unsure.