Lumberton, NC · Robeson County
Electronic Gaming Special Use Permit Application
This application requests a special use permit for an electronic gaming operation in Lumberton and is filed by the applicant with the City’s Planning & Neighborhood Services Department.
- 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
Lumberton requires this application to request a special use permit for an electronic gaming operation; the form says these operations are allowed only in specified zoning districts and require a permit. Applicants must submit the completed application, fee, development site plans, and detailed business plan at least four weeks before the intended City Council meeting. The application includes notarized applicant and owner signatures and a separate notarized certification, and an approved permit must also be signed and notarized by all property owners before recordation.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking a special use permit for an electronic gaming operation in Lumberton must submit this application and the required supporting materials to Planning & Neighborhood Services.
Why it needs a notary
The application has acknowledgment blocks for applicant and owner signatures, plus sworn acknowledgment blocks for the certification; each signer must personally appear before a notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Download Lumberton’s electronic gaming special use permit application and review the application, certification, and supporting-material requirements.
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Complete the Application
Fill in the applicant, owner, property, and proposed-use information, and gather the required site plans and detailed business plan.
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Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the application and certification signatures that require notarization.
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Sign on Video
Appear before the notary during the online session and sign the required portions when instructed.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and required materials to Lumberton Planning & Neighborhood Services at least four weeks before the intended City Council meeting.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lumberton. 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 apply for an electronic gaming special use permit?
- Submit the completed application, $350 non-refundable fee, development site plans, and detailed business plan at least four weeks before the intended City Council meeting. The form says fees and processes may change.
- Do I need to notarize the application and certification?
- Yes. The application includes acknowledgment blocks for the applicant and owner, and sworn acknowledgment blocks for the electronic gaming certification. The form also says all property owners must sign and notarize an approved permit.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- North Carolina’s remote electronic notarization program has not launched. Emergency video notarization is different and requires the signer and notary to be in North Carolina. Confirm with the city or town if unsure whether it will accept your notarized document.
- What should I bring to the online notary appointment?
- Have the completed signature pages and certification ready, along with identification accepted by the commissioned online notary. Do not sign the notarial portions until instructed during the appointment.
- What happens after the permit is approved?
- The form says all property owners must sign and notarize the approved permit, then return it to Planning & Neighborhood Services with a $26 check payable to the Robeson County Register of Deeds for recording fees. Confirm recording requirements with the Register of Deeds or a title professional.