Abilene, TX · Taylor County
Board of Adjustment Application
A property owner's notarized certification filed with a variance, special exception, or non-conformity request to Abilene's Board of Adjustment.
- 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
Property owners petitioning Abilene's Board of Adjustment for a variance, special exception, or appeal must certify property ownership and the truth of the application. The owner's certification section is a sworn statement taken before a notary public, who administers the oath and completes an acknowledgment before Planning and Development Services will accept the filing.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized agents seeking a zoning variance, special exception, or appeal from Abilene's Board of Adjustment need this notarized certification.
Why it needs a notary
The owner's certification page is sworn and subscribed before a notary public, who signs and seals the acknowledgment.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Board of Adjustment Application PDF from abilenetx.gov.
- 2
Fill It Out
Complete the project information and owner certification sections.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Swear to the certification before your commissioned online notary and sign.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized application with Abilene Planning and Development Services.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Abilene. 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 notarize the Abilene Board of Adjustment application?
- Complete the multi-page application and owner certification, then book a video session with a commissioned online notary to swear to and sign the certification.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application?
- No, only the property owner's certification page requires the sworn statement before a notary; the rest of the packet is descriptive project information.
- Can I file a variance request with a remotely notarized certification in Taylor County?
- Texas authorizes remote online notarization; check with Planning and Development Services if you are unsure whether they will accept it.
- What should I have ready before signing?
- Have your property address, subdivision, lot and block numbers, and current zoning information ready, since the certification references the application details.