Spencer, NC · Rowan County

No notary required

Certificate of Appropriateness Permit Application Form

Property owners in Spencer’s Historic District use this application to request approval for exterior changes, construction, relocation, or demolition.

What this form is

This application requests a Certificate of Appropriateness permit for proposed work affecting a property in Spencer’s Historic District. Property owners must receive approval before changing a property’s exterior appearance. The form asks for property and applicant details, project type and description, contact information, and supporting materials such as drawings, photographs, plans, or specifications.

Who needs it

Property owners in Spencer’s Historic District must apply before making changes to a property’s exterior appearance.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the applicant just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Certificate of Appropriateness Permit Application Form.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide the property, applicant, project, and contact details, then sign and date the application.

  3. 3

    Gather Supporting Materials

    Attach a detailed project description and relevant plans, drawings, photographs, samples, or specifications.

  4. 4

    Submit The Application

    Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness application?
No. The form has no notary block or notarized attachment; the applicant signs and dates the application.
How do I submit the Certificate of Appropriateness application?
The form does not specify a submission method. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
What materials should I include with my application?
Include a clear, detailed project description and relevant drawings, plans, photographs, samples, or specifications. The form requires high-quality color digital photographs for most applications.

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This Certificate of Appropriateness Permit Application Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Spencer form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.