Covington, GA · Newton County
Administrative Variance Application
The zoning variance application Covington property owners file with the Board of Appeals, requiring an original application with a wet-signature notarization.
- 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
This application requests a minor zoning variance from Covington's Board of Appeals (BOAA). The city's instructions call for 'one original application with wet signatures / notarizations,' along with a site plan or boundary survey.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking a minor deviation from Covington's zoning requirements.
Why it needs a notary
Covington's submission requirements explicitly list wet-signature notarization as a required item for the original administrative variance application.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Administrative Variance Application from the City of Covington.
- 2
Fill It Out
Complete property owner and applicant information sections.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization appointment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your ID and sign the application before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized original with survey and fee to Covington Planning & Development.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Covington. 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 notarize my Covington variance application?
- Complete the application, then book a remote online notary session to sign it on video.
- Do I need a notary for an administrative variance?
- Yes, Covington requires 'wet signatures / notarizations' on the original application before the Board of Appeals will review it.
- What else must I submit with the application?
- A site plan or boundary survey and the $200 application fee are also required.
- Who can apply for a variance?
- The property owner or an applicant acting on the owner's behalf may file, subject to city confirmation.
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