Sharpsburg, MD · Washington County
BZA Owner’s Representative Affidavit
This affidavit authorizes a named representative to file an appeal with the Town of Sharpsburg Board of Zoning Appeals and identifies the property and its owner or owners.
- 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 affidavit records the property owners’ authorization for a named representative to file an appeal with the Town of Sharpsburg Board of Zoning Appeals. Owners provide their names and contact information, identify the property and appeal, and sign before a notary; the authorized representative also provides contact information and signs. If there is more than one owner, the form says all owners must sign.
Who needs it
Property owners use this affidavit when authorizing a representative to file an appeal with the Town of Sharpsburg Board of Zoning Appeals concerning their property.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains an acknowledgment stating that the owners personally appeared before the notary and acknowledged executing the affidavit; each property owner signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the BZA Owner’s Representative Affidavit and review its fields and signature instructions.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Enter the appeal and property details, owner information, and authorized representative’s contact information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and ask the Town whether it accepts online notarization for this form.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each property owner appears before the notary and acknowledges signing the affidavit during the online session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Follow the Town’s instructions to file the completed affidavit with the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Sharpsburg. 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 complete the BZA Owner’s Representative Affidavit?
- Identify the appeal, property, owners, and authorized representative. Each property owner signs before a notary; the form says all owners must sign when there is more than one.
- Do I need to have the property owners’ signatures notarized?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment for the owners, who personally appear before the notary and acknowledge signing the affidavit.
- Can I use online notarization for this affidavit?
- Maryland’s remote-notarization framework is based on the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts, codified in State Government Article, Title 18, and in effect since 2020. Ask the Town whether it accepts this form notarized online.
- Where should I submit the completed affidavit?
- The form authorizes a representative to file an appeal with the Town of Sharpsburg Board of Zoning Appeals. Confirm the filing process with the Town; confirm with the county, city, or town if unsure.