Apex, NC · Wake County
Variance Permit Application
The Variance Permit Application asks property owners or their authorized agents to request relief from zoning dimensional standards and submit supporting information to the Town of Apex.
- 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 ask the Apex Board of Adjustment for a variance from dimensional standards in the Unified Development Ordinance. The Town requires a pre-application meeting and a complete submission with an Agent Authorization Form, Affidavit of Ownership, and other listed materials; the affidavit includes a notary block. Applications and fees are due by noon on the first business day of each month, and the Board considers applications at a quasi-judicial public hearing.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking a zoning dimensional variance, or their authorized agents, submit this application and the required supporting documents to the Town of Apex.
Why it needs a notary
The Affidavit of Ownership includes an oath or affirmation and a notary acknowledgment block; the affiant signs and personally appears before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Variance Permit Application and review its submission instructions, required materials, fee, and monthly deadline.
- 2
Complete the Forms
Fill in the application and Affidavit of Ownership, and gather the Agent Authorization Form and other materials the Town lists.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and confirm with the Town of Apex that it accepts the notarized affidavit.
- 4
Sign Before the Notary
Follow the notary’s instructions to sign the Affidavit of Ownership during the session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed application and required materials through GeoCivix or by hard copy, as applicable.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Apex. 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 Affidavit of Ownership notarized?
- Complete the affidavit, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign during the notary session and check with the Town of Apex that it accepts the notarized document before submitting.
- Do I need to notarize the entire variance application?
- The form includes a notary block on the Affidavit of Ownership. The application also calls for a signed Agent Authorization Form; confirm with the city or town if unsure about submission requirements.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form in North Carolina?
- North Carolina’s enacted remote electronic notarization program has not launched. Emergency video notarization is different and requires both the signer and notary to be inside North Carolina. Check with the Town about acceptable notarization.
- What else must I submit with the application?
- The form lists a signed Agent Authorization Form and Affidavit of Ownership, plus a notification list and, when applicable, a plot or site plan. Hard-copy submissions also have fee and envelope requirements.