Marion, NC · McDowell County
Special Exception Application
This application requests a special exception under the Marion City Code and is filed with the city by a property owner or an authorized applicant seeking approval for a proposed property use.
- 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 request a special exception under the Marion City Code. The city requires the application and supporting materials, including a site plan and property assessor card, to be submitted and reviewed before a hearing can be scheduled. If someone other than the property owner applies, the application calls for a notarized letter authorizing that person to act for the owner and providing the applicant’s name, address, and phone number.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking a special exception under the Marion City Code, or applicants acting for them with the owner’s notarized authorization, should file this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an acknowledgment block; the applicant signs the application, and the person named in the notarial certificate acknowledges its execution before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Special Exception Application from the City of Marion and review the form and its required supporting materials.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the property, owner, and applicant details and gather the required site plan and property assessor card.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary if online notarization is available for your situation.
- 4
Sign Before the Notary
Follow the notary’s instructions and acknowledge execution of the application during the notarial session.
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Submit to the City
Send the completed application and required attachments to the City of Marion for review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Marion. 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 application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book a commissioned online notary if online notarization is available for your situation. Sign during the notarial session and submit the completed application and required attachments to the city.
- Do I need a notarized letter if I am not the property owner?
- Yes. The form says an applicant other than the property owner must submit a notarized letter authorizing the applicant to act for the owner and stating the applicant’s name, address, and phone number.
- What materials must accompany the application?
- The form calls for a site plan with specified property and development details, plus the property assessor card. The city says plans must be submitted and reviewed before the application is complete and a hearing can be scheduled.
- Can I complete this form using online notarization in North Carolina?
- North Carolina’s remote electronic notarization program has not launched. Emergency video notarization requires both the signer and notary to be inside North Carolina. Confirm with the city or town if unsure whether your notarized document is acceptable.