Godfrey, IL · Madison County
Application for Variance
The Application for Variance asks a property applicant to describe the requested zoning variation and explain how it meets the listed standards for review by Godfrey’s Zoning Administrator and Planning and Zoning Commission.
- 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 three-page application lets a property applicant request a zoning variance and explain how the request meets the standards listed for Planning and Zoning Commission review. Godfrey asks applicants to provide property and applicant details, submit the required legal description and owner permission, pay the filing fee, and complete the sworn verification. The Village reviews qualifying applications and may require additional information; applicants must post notice before the public hearing and attend each meeting.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant seeking a zoning variance in Godfrey needs this form, along with the required legal description and written owner permission.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the three-page Application for Variance and review the submission requirements and variance standards.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the property and applicant details, describe the requested variance, and answer the listed standards. Gather the legal description and written owner permission.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization session for the applicant’s sworn verification.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the verification during the video session so the notary can complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Submit the application and required materials to Godfrey’s Building and Zoning Office, and follow its notice and meeting instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Godfrey. 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 get the variance application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a remote session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the verification during the video session so the notary can complete the jurat.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The verification states that the applicant is duly sworn and includes a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat. Sign that verification before the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this Godfrey form?
- Illinois authorizes electronic and remote notarization by its notaries and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act occurs. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What else must I submit with the application?
- The form calls for an original legal description and written owner permission, plus the filing fee. It also requires advance notice posting, attendance at meetings, and may require additional information.