How do I file this special exception application?

Submit the completed application and required supporting items, including the notarized ownership affidavit, proof of ownership, nearby owner list, findings of fact, fee, survey, and legal description. The form outlines additional public-hearing notice steps.

Do I need to notarize every affidavit in the packet?

The form calls for an original notarized owner signature on the application and a notarized Affidavit of Ownership. It also requires a signed and notarized Petitioner Affidavit of Public Hearing.

Can I sign the form with an online notary?

Indiana authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries with a remote notary public endorsement, and recognizes certain notarial acts performed by authorized officers of another state. Confirm the Town’s submission requirements before signing.

When is the public-hearing notice affidavit due?

The form says the petitioner must complete the notice requirements at least 10 days before the public hearing and return the signed, notarized affidavit with certified-mail receipts and the green return receipt.

Will the Town accept a remote notarization?

The form requires notarized signatures but does not specify remote notarization. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.

Winfield, IN · Lake County

Special Exception Application – Communications Facility

This six-page Board of Zoning Appeals application requests a special exception for a communications facility and is filed by a property owner or petitioner with the Town of Winfield.

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
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

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)
This form, ready to upload as a PDF

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What this form is

Use this application to ask the Town of Winfield for a special exception to locate a communications facility in a zoning district. The property owner or petitioner must submit the completed application, notarized ownership affidavit, proof of ownership, nearby property-owner list, findings of fact, filing fee, and required survey and legal description. The form also includes a petitioner affidavit to document certified-mail notice before the public hearing; missing items may postpone the hearing.

Who needs it

A property owner or petitioner seeking a special exception for a communications facility in Winfield must file the application and provide the required supporting materials.

Why it needs a notary

The application has an acknowledgment for the signing owners and petitioners; separate jurats require the owner’s affidavit and petitioner’s public-hearing affidavit to be sworn before a notary.

How to get this notarized

1
Download the Application
Download the Town of Winfield’s six-page special exception application for a communications facility.
2
Complete the Form
Fill in the application and affidavits, and gather the required proof of ownership, nearby property-owner list, findings of fact, fee, survey, and legal description.
3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the application and required affidavits before signing.
4
Sign on Video
Appear for the online notary session and sign the applicable acknowledgment and sworn affidavit sections as directed.
5
Submit to the Town
File the completed packet and fee with the Town of Winfield, then complete the public-hearing notice steps described in the form.

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The blank PDF straight from Winfield. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.

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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 special exception application?: Submit the completed application and required supporting items, including the notarized ownership affidavit, proof of ownership, nearby owner list, findings of fact, fee, survey, and legal description. The form outlines additional public-hearing notice steps.
Do I need to notarize every affidavit in the packet?: The form calls for an original notarized owner signature on the application and a notarized Affidavit of Ownership. It also requires a signed and notarized Petitioner Affidavit of Public Hearing.
Can I sign the form with an online notary?: Indiana authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries with a remote notary public endorsement, and recognizes certain notarial acts performed by authorized officers of another state. Confirm the Town’s submission requirements before signing.
When is the public-hearing notice affidavit due?: The form says the petitioner must complete the notice requirements at least 10 days before the public hearing and return the signed, notarized affidavit with certified-mail receipts and the green return receipt.
Will the Town accept a remote notarization?: The form requires notarized signatures but does not specify remote notarization. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.

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