Franklinton, NC · Franklin County
Variance Application
The Variance Application is for property owners or authorized agents seeking relief from a Town of Franklinton zoning requirement and requesting review by the Board of Adjustment.
- 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 explain the requested variance, identify the applicable Unified Development Ordinance sections, and describe the hardship and property conditions supporting the request. The form also collects applicant and property details, certification, and information about adjoining property owners for public notice. Submit the completed application to the Town Clerk; the UDO Administrator reviews it before forwarding it to the Board of Adjustment for an evidentiary hearing. The Town says public notification includes mailed notice and a sign posted on the property.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized agent seeking a variance from a Town of Franklinton zoning requirement should complete and submit this application to the Town Clerk.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes a sworn-to-and-subscribed-before-me jurat; the applicant signs the certification before the notary, who completes the county, date, signature, and commission-expiration fields.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Town of Franklinton Variance Application and review its instructions and required information.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter applicant and property details, explain the variance and hardship, address the criteria, and provide adjoining property-owner information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and confirm the town will accept the notarization method.
- 4
Sign Before the Notary
Sign the applicant certification during the notarization and have the notary complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Send the completed application to the Town Clerk as directed by the Town of Franklinton.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Franklinton. 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 submit a Franklinton variance application?
- Complete the applicant, property, variance, criteria, and adjoining-owner sections, sign the certification before a notary, and submit the application to the Town Clerk.
- Do I need to notarize the variance application?
- Yes. The application has a jurat stating that it was sworn to and subscribed before a notary. The applicant signs the certification before the notary.
- Can I notarize this form online?
- North Carolina's enacted remote electronic notarization program has not launched. Emergency video notarization requires the signer and notary to be inside North Carolina and is not remote online notarization. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.
Other forms in Franklinton
Variance Application in other North Carolina cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.