Dayton, TX · Liberty County
Designation of Agent Form (Variance Request)
Included in Dayton's Variance Request Application packet, this sworn form lets a property owner appoint an agent to pursue a zoning variance on their behalf.
- 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
When a property owner is not personally submitting a variance request to the Dayton Planning Commission and City Council, this Designation of Agent Form must accompany the application. The owner swears to the agent's authority and their signature must be sworn to and subscribed before a notary for each owner listed.
Who needs it
Property owners in Dayton who authorize an attorney, engineer, or consultant to file and represent a zoning variance request on their behalf.
Why it needs a notary
The form's Notary Statement requires the owner's signature to be sworn to and subscribed before a notary public in and for the county.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Variance Request Application packet from the City of Dayton Forms and Permits page.
- 2
Complete the Agent Section
Name the agent and describe the property being represented.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a short video call with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the Notary Statement while the notary verifies your identity and completes the acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit to the City
Attach the notarized designation to the variance application submitted to the City of Dayton.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Dayton. 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
- Do I need this form notarized?
- Yes — the Designation of Agent Form has a Notary Statement requiring the owner's signature to be sworn to and subscribed before a notary.
- How do I get my agent designation notarized online?
- Upload the completed form, verify your identity, and sign before a commissioned online notary during a short video call.
- When is this form required?
- It is required whenever a variance request is processed by an agent instead of the legal property owner.
- Do I need a separate notarized form for each owner?
- Yes — the packet instructs that the signature block and notary statement be repeated for each owner of the property.