Gladstone, MO · Clay County

Development Application and Owner Authorization

This form lets applicants request planning actions in Gladstone, such as a zoning change, special use permit, site plan revision, right-of-way vacation, or plat or replat, with owner authorization when applicable.

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City of Gladstone · Gladstone, Clay County, Missouri
Notarization
Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
Official source
gladstone.mo.us
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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)
  • This form, ready to upload as a PDF

What this form is

Use this application to request one of the listed development actions for property in Gladstone and provide contact details, the property address, and a legal description. The form lists submission materials and deposits that vary by application type; some requests require public hearings, and the City describes the review and notice process. If the applicant is not the property owner, the owner authorization section may be required and includes a notarization block.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking a listed planning action for Gladstone property need this application, and a property owner must authorize it when the applicant is not the owner.

Why it needs a notary

The owner authorization carries a subscribed-and-sworn jurat block; the property owner signs the authorization before the notary when owner authorization is applicable.

How to get this notarized

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Get the Development Application from the City of Gladstone and identify the planning action you are requesting.

  2. 2

    Fill Out the Form

    Enter the property and contact information, select the action, and complete the owner authorization if applicable.

  3. 3

    Book an Online Notary

    Arrange a video session with a commissioned online notary for the owner authorization.

  4. 4

    Sign on Video

    The property owner signs the authorization in the online notary's presence during the video session.

  5. 5

    Submit to the City

    Submit the application, notarized owner authorization if applicable, and required supporting materials to the City of Gladstone.

Preview the form

The blank PDF straight from Gladstone. 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 get the owner authorization notarized?
Complete the owner authorization details, then sign before a commissioned online notary during a video session. Submit the notarized authorization with the application if it applies.
Do I need notarization for every development application?
The form says owner authorization is signed if applicable. Its notarization section is part of that authorization; check with the city about whether it applies to your application.
Can I sign the owner authorization online?
Missouri authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries. Ask the city whether it accepts an electronically notarized owner authorization; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
What should I submit with the application?
The form lists a completed application, owner authorization if applicable, a legal description, and plan copies or digital files if necessary. Requirements depend on the requested action.

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