Marion, IN · Grant County
Special Exception Application
This application asks the Marion Board of Zoning Appeals to consider a special exception for a property and is filed by the applicant or representative with the property owner’s information and signature.
- 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
Use this form to request a special exception and provide applicant, property owner, property, and request details, along with the required legal description and site plan. The form states that the applicant must attend the public hearing and outlines filing, notice, and review steps; the Board of Zoning Appeals evaluates the request and may approve it, approve it with conditions, continue it, or deny it.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking a special exception for property in Marion must provide the property information, request details, required attachments, and the property owner’s signature or proof of ownership.
Why it needs a notary
The certification includes a sworn-and-subscribed-before-me block; the applicant and property owner sign the application, and the signer making the certification appears before the notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Get the Special Exception Application from the City of Marion Planning Department.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter applicant, property owner, property, and request details; attach the legal description and site plan listed by the city.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the certification’s sworn-and-subscribed block.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the required application lines during the remote notarization session and complete the notary process.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the application and required materials with the City of Marion Planning Department according to its instructions and deadlines.
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 application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the certification during the video session and follow the city’s instructions for filing.
- Do I need the property owner to sign?
- The form has signature lines for both the property owner and applicant, and its filing checklist calls for proof of ownership or the owner’s signature. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- What documents must accompany the application?
- The form lists a legal description, legible site plan, proof of ownership or owner’s signature, and the reason for the special exception among the filing materials.
- Can I sign this form with a remote online notary?
- Indiana authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations with a remote notary public endorsement under IC 33-42-17. IC 33-42-9-8 recognizes acts by a notary public or other authorized officer of another state.
Special Exception Application in other Indiana cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.