Bulverde, TX · Comal County
Building Code Variance Application
This four-page application requests a variance from Bulverde’s building code and is filed by a property owner or an authorized representative seeking a code exception.
- 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 request a variance from one or more sections of Bulverde’s Building Code. It collects applicant and property information, describes the requested exceptions, and includes the property owner’s fee agreement and sworn statement. The application requires a separate Variance Criteria Explanation Form for each variance; an owner authorization letter is required when someone other than the property owner applies.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking a Bulverde Building Code variance, or an authorized representative submitting the application on the owner’s behalf, needs this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains sworn-to-and-subscribed jurat blocks for the property owner’s acknowledgment and owner authorization; the property owner signs the applicable statement before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Building Code Variance Application and review its property, applicant, and owner authorization sections.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the property and variance details, and include a separate Variance Criteria Explanation Form for each requested variance.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment for the property owner’s applicable sworn statement.
- 4
Sign On Video
The property owner signs the applicable statement during the video appointment and completes the jurat with the notary.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and any required owner authorization letter and supporting forms to the City of Bulverde.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bulverde. 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 property owner’s statement notarized?
- Complete the relevant form sections, then have the property owner sign the sworn statement during a video appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- Do I need an owner authorization letter?
- The application says an owner authorization letter is required when the property owner is not the applicant. The form includes a letter appointing an owner’s representative.
- Can I notarize this application online?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. The form contains sworn jurat blocks for the property owner’s signature.
- Which sections need a notarized signature?
- The form has sworn-to-and-subscribed blocks for the property owner’s acknowledgment and the owner’s representative authorization. Use the applicable block and confirm with the city if unsure.