Do I need a notary for the historic district change application?

No. This application has signature and date lines but no notary requirement; the property owner signs the authorization and the applicant signs the application.

How do I submit the historic district change application?

Submit it to the St. Thomas/St. John Historic Preservation Committee at the address printed on the form, two weeks before the meeting date.

What documents must accompany the application?

Include one set of photographs showing the building's principal street façade, three sets of drawings or other graphic documentation, and a copy of the deed, lease, or other sufficient proof of legal interest.

Does the applicant need to attend the meeting?

Yes. The form states that the applicant—the person presenting the application at the meeting—must be present.

Department of Planning and Natural Resources, VI · St. Thomas

No notary required

Application for Change Within the Charlotte Amalie Historic & Architectural Control District

Property owners or their representatives use this application to request approval for proposed changes within the Charlotte Amalie Historic and Architectural Control District.

What this form is

Use this application to request approval for proposed work within the Charlotte Amalie Historic and Architectural Control District. It asks for property and applicant details, the type of change, and a description of the planned work. Applicants must include photographs, drawings or other graphic documentation, and proof of the property owner's legal interest; the property owner also authorizes the work.

Who needs it

Anyone seeking approval for a change within the Charlotte Amalie Historic and Architectural Control District must submit this application.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the St. Thomas/St. John Historic Preservation Committee at Fort Christian National Historic Landmark Site, 5064 Forts Straede, Charlotte Amalie, VI 00802. Submit it two weeks before the meeting; meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month unless otherwise announced.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the property owner signs the authorization and the applicant signs the application.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the historic-district change application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Enter property and applicant details, select the type of change, and describe the planned work.
3
Gather Required Documents
Include one set of building photographs, three sets of drawings or other graphic documentation, and proof of legal interest.
4
Sign And Submit
Have the property owner sign the authorization and the applicant sign and date the form; submit it two weeks before the meeting.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the historic district change application?: No. This application has signature and date lines but no notary requirement; the property owner signs the authorization and the applicant signs the application.
How do I submit the historic district change application?: Submit it to the St. Thomas/St. John Historic Preservation Committee at the address printed on the form, two weeks before the meeting date.
What documents must accompany the application?: Include one set of photographs showing the building's principal street façade, three sets of drawings or other graphic documentation, and a copy of the deed, lease, or other sufficient proof of legal interest.
Does the applicant need to attend the meeting?: Yes. The form states that the applicant—the person presenting the application at the meeting—must be present.

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This Application for Change Within the Charlotte Amalie Historic & Architectural Control District doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Department of Planning and Natural Resources form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.