Amsterdam, NY · Montgomery County
Zoning Board of Appeals Use Variance Application
This application asks the Town of Amsterdam Zoning Board of Appeals to consider a use variance and is filed by an applicant seeking relief under the town’s zoning law.
- 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 application collects applicant and property-owner information, the property location and tax parcel ID, details about the requested variance, and a sketch plan. The town requires a completed, signed, notarized application and supporting items from its checklist, which may include a tax map, sketch plan, denial, environmental assessment, and agricultural data statement. File it at least ten days before the meeting when the Zoning Board of Appeals will consider it.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking a use variance from the Town of Amsterdam Zoning Board of Appeals must complete the application and provide the listed supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a sworn-to jurat block, and the property owner must sign the application before a notary; the checklist also requires the application to be notarized.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Town of Amsterdam Zoning Board of Appeals application and review its checklist.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Provide applicant and property-owner details, property information, and the reason for requesting a use variance.
- 3
Gather Supporting Materials
Prepare the checklist items that apply, such as a tax map, sketch plan, denial, or environmental assessment.
- 4
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the property owner's sworn signature.
- 5
Sign on Video
The property owner signs during the live video session, and the notary completes the jurat.
- 6
Submit to the Town
File the completed application and applicable supporting materials at least ten days before the relevant board meeting.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Amsterdam. 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 get the use variance application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a commissioned online notary. The property owner signs during a live video session, and the notary completes the sworn-to jurat.
- Do I need to submit supporting documents with this application?
- The checklist calls for a tax map, sketch plan, and copy of the denied application, among other items. Environmental and agricultural forms may also be needed, depending on the project.
- When must I file the application?
- The form says a completed application must be filed at least ten days before the meeting at which the Zoning Board of Appeals will consider it.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this application?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.