How do I file this Winfield zoning appeal application?

Submit the completed application, notarized owner signature and Affidavit of Ownership, proof of ownership, nearby property-owner list, and filing fee. Attach a complete survey and legal description, and follow the packet’s public-hearing notice instructions.

Do I need to notarize every signature in the packet?

The form calls for a notarized owner signature on the application and notarized signatures on the Affidavit of Ownership and Petitioner Affidavit of Public Hearing. Confirm which signatures apply to your filing with the Town if unsure.

Can I sign the affidavits with an online notary?

Indiana authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations with a remote notary public endorsement under IC 33-42-17. The statute took effect July 1, 2019, and the endorsement took effect July 1, 2020.

When should I submit the application and hearing materials?

The packet says to file within ten days of the action appealed from and by the first business day of the month for the stated hearing schedule. It also requires hearing notice steps at least ten days before the public hearing; confirm with the city or town if unsure.

Winfield, IN · Lake County

Board of Zoning Appeals Application: Appeal of Administrative Decision

This application requests a Winfield Board of Zoning Appeals hearing to appeal an administrative decision and is filed by a property owner or petitioner with required ownership and hearing materials.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Winfield · Winfield, Lake County, Indiana
Notarization: Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
Official source: winfield.in.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 2, 2026
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Detailed form~25 min to notarize

licensed online notary
~15 min average
Notarized PDF emailed

What you’ll need

Government-issued photo ID
Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
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What this form is

The form is for appealing an administrative decision to the Winfield Board of Zoning Appeals. The owner or petitioner must submit the completed application, notarized owner signature, notarized Affidavit of Ownership, proof of ownership, nearby property-owner list, and fee; a complete survey and legal description must also be attached. The packet includes a sample hearing notice and a notarized Petitioner Affidavit of Public Hearing, which documents certified-mail notice to nearby owners.

Who needs it

A property owner or petitioner appealing an administrative decision must file the application and supporting materials with the Town of Winfield.

Why it needs a notary

The application has an acknowledgment for owners and petitioners; the Affidavit of Ownership and Petitioner Affidavit of Public Hearing each have a jurat for the signer to swear before a notary.

How to get this notarized

1
Download the Application
Download Winfield’s Board of Zoning Appeals application for an appeal of an administrative decision.
2
Complete the Form
Fill in the appeal and property information, then prepare the required proof of ownership, nearby-owner list, survey, and legal description.
3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange notarization for the application and the affidavits that apply to your filing.
4
Sign on Video
Sign the required acknowledgment and sworn affidavits during your online notary appointment.
5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed packet, fee, and required hearing materials to the Town of Winfield according to its filing instructions.

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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 file this Winfield zoning appeal application?: Submit the completed application, notarized owner signature and Affidavit of Ownership, proof of ownership, nearby property-owner list, and filing fee. Attach a complete survey and legal description, and follow the packet’s public-hearing notice instructions.
Do I need to notarize every signature in the packet?: The form calls for a notarized owner signature on the application and notarized signatures on the Affidavit of Ownership and Petitioner Affidavit of Public Hearing. Confirm which signatures apply to your filing with the Town if unsure.
Can I sign the affidavits with an online notary?: Indiana authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations with a remote notary public endorsement under IC 33-42-17. The statute took effect July 1, 2019, and the endorsement took effect July 1, 2020.
When should I submit the application and hearing materials?: The packet says to file within ten days of the action appealed from and by the first business day of the month for the stated hearing schedule. It also requires hearing notice steps at least ten days before the public hearing; confirm with the city or town if unsure.

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