Delaware, OH · Delaware County
Variance Agent Form
This Agent Form lets property owners authorize a named representative to handle matters connected with a Board of Zoning Appeals variance application in the City of Delaware.
- 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 three-page packet includes a variance application checklist and an Agent Form. The checklist describes materials for a variance request, including plans, a narrative justification, and a list of property owners within a 200-foot buffer; fees are invoiced after official acceptance. The Agent Form authorizes a named agent to act for the property owners and states that they agree to be bound by the application, the agent’s agreements, and the city’s decisions.
Who needs it
Property owners who want a named agent to handle matters related to their City of Delaware Board of Zoning Appeals variance application need this form.
Why it needs a notary
The Agent Form has a jurat stating the owners were sworn to or affirmed and subscribed before the notary; each owner signing must appear before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Download the variance application packet and review the Agent Form and required-submittal checklist.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the agent’s name and the requested owner and property details; review the application checklist for supporting materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for each owner who must sign.
- 4
Sign On Video
Each owner signs during the online session and completes the form’s jurat with the notary.
- 5
Submit To The City
Include the notarized Agent Form with the variance application materials submitted to the City of Delaware.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Delaware. 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 submit the Variance Agent Form?
- Complete the Agent Form, have each owner sign before a notary, and include it with the variance application materials. The checklist calls for a full-sized hard copy and a digital copy of all documents.
- Do I need a notary for the Variance Agent Form?
- Yes. The form includes a jurat requiring the owners to be sworn to or affirmed and subscribe before a notary. Confirm with the city or village if unsure about its submission requirements.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Ohio has authorized its own notaries to perform online notarizations since 2019 (R.C. §§147.60–147.66). A commissioned online notary can witness an owner signing by video; check with the City of Delaware about accepting the electronically notarized form.
- What does the Agent Form authorize?
- It appoints a named agent to act for the property owners in matters connected with the attached application. The owners also agree to be bound by the application, the agent’s agreements with the city, and the city’s decisions in the case.