Charlotte, NC · Mecklenburg County
Compliance Letter for Childcare Center in Residence
This compliance letter supports a zoning use permit application for a family childcare home in a residence and is completed by the operator, with property-owner permission notarized when needed.
- 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
Charlotte uses this supplemental form for applicants seeking zoning compliance to operate a childcare center in a residence. It records the location, operator, owner, childcare home name, and hours, and lists requirements such as the operator’s primary residence and outdoor play space location. The applicant must return the form completed by a representative of the North Carolina Division of Child Development before a final zoning inspection; the form also requests the representative’s signature and date.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking a zoning use permit for a childcare center in a residence in Charlotte completes this form and obtains the required Division of Child Development verification.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an owner-permission acknowledgment block, which the property owner signs before a notary when the operator is not the property owner.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Get the compliance letter for a childcare center in a residence from Charlotte’s planning and zoning forms.
- 2
Fill In the Application Details
Enter the property and childcare home information, review the listed requirements, and sign and date the applicable applicant lines.
- 3
Arrange Owner Notarization
If the operator is not the property owner, have the owner sign the permission section before a notary.
- 4
Book an Online Notary
If Charlotte confirms it will accept online notarization for the owner’s signature, book a commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit the Completed Form
Return the form with Division of Child Development verification as directed, before the final zoning inspection.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Charlotte. 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 complete the childcare residence compliance letter?
- Provide the location, parcel ID, operator and owner details, childcare home name, and operating hours. Sign and date the form, obtain Division of Child Development verification, and return it before the final zoning inspection.
- Do I need to notarize this form?
- The form says that if the operator is not the property owner, the owner must give permission by having their signature notarized. The operator’s signature also appears on the form but has no notary block.
- Can I use an online notary for the owner's permission?
- North Carolina has enacted a remote electronic notarization law, but its program has not launched. Ask Charlotte whether it will accept this form notarized by a commissioned online notary; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- Who completes the verification section?
- The form’s verification section is for the North Carolina Division of Child Development. It asks a representative to confirm the applicant’s application and eligibility, then provide a date and phone number.