Middletown, MD · Frederick County
Appeal for Variance Under Zoning Ordinance
The Appeal for Variance Application is for property owners and other parties with a legal interest who ask the Town of Middletown Board of Appeals for relief from a zoning ordinance requirement.
- 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 application to identify the property, the ordinance requirement at issue, and the variance requested. It asks the appellant to explain the claimed practical difficulty or hardship, provide property and appeal details, and affirm that the statements are true and correct. The form is for filing a zoning variance appeal with the Town of Middletown Board of Appeals.
Who needs it
An owner, joint owner, lessee, or other party with a stated legal interest may use this form to appeal for a variance from a zoning ordinance requirement.
Why it needs a notary
The appellant signs the affirmation under a jurat stating it was sworn to and subscribed before a notary, who completes the date and commission-expiration fields.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Appeal for Variance Application from the Town of Middletown.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter the property, appellant, ordinance, requested variance, and hardship details, and complete the affirmation.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the form's sworn affirmation.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the affirmation during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Follow the Town of Middletown Board of Appeals instructions to submit the completed application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Middletown. 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 notarize this variance appeal application online?
- Complete the application, then meet with a commissioned online notary by video. Sign and swear to the affirmation during the session, and follow the Town of Middletown's instructions for submitting the application.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an affirmation sworn to and subscribed before a notary. The appellant should sign before the notary completes the jurat.
- What information does the variance appeal form request?
- It asks for property and appellant details, the ordinance requirement and variance sought, reasons for the claimed difficulty or hardship, and information about any previous appeal involving the property.
- Does Maryland allow remote notarization for this form?
- Maryland's remote-notarization framework is based on the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts, codified in State Government Article, Title 18, Annotated Code of Maryland, in effect since 2020. Confirm acceptance and filing instructions with the Town.
- Where should I confirm filing requirements?
- Check with the Town of Middletown Board of Appeals about filing procedures and any supporting materials. If responsibility or requirements are unclear, confirm with the county, city, or town if unsure.