Marion, IN · Grant County
Land Use Variance Application
This application requests a variance from Marion’s Master Plan and Zoning Ordinance and is filed by the applicant or representative for property where a variance is being requested.
- 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 form collects applicant and property-owner information, property details, a legal description attachment, and the requested variance. Its certification states that the signer has authority to apply and that the information is true and correct. The application also includes findings of fact for the Board of Zoning Appeals and a decision section. The form identifies a public hearing date and states that attendance is required.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant seeking a land use variance from Marion’s Master Plan and Zoning Ordinance needs this application and its required legal description attachment.
Why it needs a notary
The certification carries a sworn-and-subscribed notarial jurat; the person certifying the application signs before the notary, with signature lines for the property owner and applicant.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Land Use Variance Application from the City of Marion Planning Department.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the applicant, owner, property, and variance details, and attach the legal description.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the sworn certification.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the certification during the online notary session and complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the notarized application and attachment to the City of Marion Planning Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Marion. 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 land use variance application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book a commissioned online notary. Sign the certification during the video session and submit the completed form and legal description attachment to the city.
- Do I need to attach a legal description?
- Yes. The form states that a legal description must be attached to the application.
- Who signs the certification before the notary?
- The certification must be signed and sworn before a notary. The form provides signature lines for the property owner and applicant; confirm with the city or town if unsure who must sign.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Indiana law authorizes remote online notarization by a notary public with a remote notary public endorsement under IC 33-42-17. Confirm with the city that it will accept the remotely notarized application.