Lumberton, NC · Robeson County
Special Use Permit Application
This application requests a City of Lumberton special use permit and is filed by an applicant seeking approval to use property for a proposed business or other described purpose.
- 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 collects applicant and property-owner details, property and zoning information, the proposed use, and supporting materials for the City Council’s review. Lumberton requires a completed application, fee, and detailed business plan when applicable, submitted at least two weeks before the intended Council meeting. The process may include committee and Planning Board review and a public hearing; if approved, all property owners must sign and notarize the permit for recording.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking a special use permit for property in Lumberton must submit this application with the required fee and supporting information.
Why it needs a notary
The application carries acknowledgment blocks for the applicant and each owner; each signer personally appears before the notary and acknowledges executing the instrument.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the City of Lumberton Special Use Permit Application and review its process and supporting-information requirements.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter applicant and owner details, property information, proposed use, and other requested information; attach required supporting materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant and owner acknowledgment signatures.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each required signer personally appears before the notary and acknowledges executing the instrument.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application, fee, and supporting materials to Lumberton Planning & Neighborhood Services.
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 get the special use permit application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book a commissioned online notary. Each required signer must personally appear and acknowledge signing before the notary. Submit the completed application and required materials to the city.
- Do I need to notarize the application before submitting it?
- The application includes notarized signature blocks. The form’s process says that, if approved, the permit must be signed and notarized by all property owners for recording. Confirm timing with the city if unsure.
- Is remote online notarization available for this North Carolina form?
- North Carolina has enacted a remote electronic notarization law for its own notaries, but that program has not launched. A commissioned online notary may be an option; check with the city about what it will accept.
- What must I submit with the application?
- The form says to submit a completed application and the application fee; include a detailed business plan when applicable. It also requests supporting property information and a list of nearby property owners for hearing notice.
- What should I confirm before the approved permit is recorded?
- The form directs approved permit paperwork to the Robeson County Register of Deeds for recording. Confirm witness and recording requirements with the Register of Deeds or a title professional.
Special Use Permit Application in other North Carolina cities
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