Northumberland, NY · Saratoga County
Use Variance Application
This application asks the Town of Northumberland Zoning Board of Appeals to consider a use variance and is completed by the applicant, with property-owner information and signatures included.
- 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 form gathers applicant and property details, a project description, and explanations of the claimed hardship, including why it is unique, not self-created, and compatible with the neighborhood’s essential character. Applicants use it to appeal specified zoning-related decisions or request a use variance for a proposed activity. The form includes sections for the Zoning Administrator and Zoning Board of Appeals, which record property and review information and the board’s decision.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking a use variance from the Town of Northumberland Zoning Board of Appeals completes Part 1 and provides the requested property and hardship information.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a sworn-before-me statement and Applicant Notary field; the applicant signs the declaration before a notary, with a separate property-owner signature line.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Town of Northumberland Use Variance Application and review all three parts.
- 2
Fill In Applicant Information
Complete Part 1 with applicant and property details, project description, and hardship explanations.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the sworn applicant declaration.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the declaration during the online notarization session and complete any other required signature lines.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Follow the Town’s instructions to submit the completed application and any requested attachments.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Northumberland. 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 applicant declaration notarized?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the sworn declaration during the video session and follow the Town’s instructions for submitting the completed form.
- Do I need to sign this application in front of a notary?
- The form includes a sworn-before-me statement and an Applicant Notary field. The applicant should sign that declaration before a notary; the form also has a separate line for the property owner.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- New York authorizes its own notaries to perform remote online notarization under Executive Law §135-c, effective since 2023. Ask the Town whether it has any submission requirements for this application.
- What should I do if I am unsure how to submit the application?
- Review the form and contact the Town of Northumberland about filing instructions or other application requirements; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Other forms in Northumberland
Use Variance Application in other Saratoga County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.