Village of Fort Edward, NY · Washington County
Use Variance Application
This application asks property owners or applicants to request permission from the Village of Fort Edward Zoning Board of Appeals to use property in a way otherwise prohibited in its zoning district.
- 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 explains the hardship and financial evidence applicants must provide to support a requested use variance, along with details about the property and proposed use. Applicants must include detailed diagrams and supporting materials, submit one original and seven copies with the filing fee, and meet the stated deadline. The form also includes a property-access consent and a sworn certification of the information submitted.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized applicants seeking a use variance from the Village of Fort Edward Zoning Board of Appeals should complete this application and provide supporting documentation.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant or applicants sign the certification under the “Sworn to before me” jurat, appearing before a notary public to swear that the submitted information is true.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Village of Fort Edward Use Variance Instructions & Application.
- 2
Complete The Form
Answer relevant questions, enter N/A where appropriate, and gather the detailed diagrams and supporting documents requested.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the sworn certification.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear for the video session and sign the certification before the notary.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Provide one original and seven copies, supporting materials, and the filing fee to Village 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 use variance application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the certification during the video session when instructed, and submit the notarized form with the required copies and supporting materials.
- 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 before the notary, who completes the notarial section.
- Can I use online notarization for this form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries. A commissioned online notary can notarize your sworn certification remotely; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What must I submit with the application?
- The instructions call for one original and seven copies, detailed diagrams, supporting information, and a $65 filing fee. Submit the application and fee by the deadline listed in the form.
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