Village of Fort Edward, NY · Washington County
Area Variance Application
This application asks property owners or applicants seeking relief from Village zoning dimensions to explain their request and submit supporting materials to the Fort Edward Zoning Board of Appeals.
- 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 five-page application to request permission to build or renovate when a property does not meet zoning dimensions such as lot size, coverage, setbacks, or building height. The Village directs applicants to answer relevant questions in detail, include diagrams and supporting documents, and submit the application with the filing fee to Building & Code Enforcement by the stated deadline for Zoning Board of Appeals review.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized applicant seeking an area variance from Village zoning requirements should complete and submit this application to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes a jurat stating “Sworn to before me”; each applicant signing the truth certification must swear or affirm it before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Village of Fort Edward area variance application and instructions.
- 2
Complete The Form
Answer relevant questions, mark non-applicable items N/A, and prepare required diagrams and supporting documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary for the jurat.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show your identification and sign and swear or affirm the certification as directed during the video session.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Submit the required original and copies with the filing fee to Building & Code Enforcement by the stated deadline.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Village of Fort Edward. 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 area variance application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear or affirm the truth certification during the video appointment, following the notary’s instructions.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a “Sworn to before me” jurat for the applicant’s certification. Sign and swear or affirm it in the notary’s presence.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c. A commissioned online notary can notarize the jurat through a live video session.
- What should I include with my application?
- The form calls for detailed diagrams showing lot dimensions, roads, driveways, buildings, heights, and boundary distances, plus supporting information. It requires one original and nine copies; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
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