How do I get the Proof of Legal Interest Affidavit notarized?

Complete the affidavit, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign the affidavit during the video session, and include the notarized page with your permit application.

Do I need to notarize the entire permit application?

The packet includes a Proof of Legal Interest Affidavit with an acknowledgment block. The form text does not identify the entire permit application as requiring notarization.

Can I use an online notary for this affidavit?

A commissioned online notary can notarize the affidavit. The form does not specify whether online notarization is accepted, so confirm with the receiving agency or the Recorder of Deeds if unsure.

What should I prepare before submitting this application?

The packet lists supporting materials such as site plans, maps, proof of legal interest, and other submittals that depend on the project. Review the checklist and provide the items that apply.

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

Minor Land Permit Application

The Department of Planning and Natural Resources application is for applicants seeking authorization for a minor land or coastal zone project in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Detailed form~25 min to notarize

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

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What this form is

This application collects project, property, zoning, and applicant details and calls for supporting site plans, maps, drawings, and other submittals. Applicants use it to seek an earth change or coastal zone permit and must identify whether they are applying for a minor or major permit. The packet also includes a Proof of Legal Interest Affidavit, which requires notarization, and additional forms that apply in certain circumstances.

Who needs it

Applicants with a legal interest in property who seek a minor land or coastal zone permit from the Department of Planning and Natural Resources need this application.

Why it needs a notary

The Proof of Legal Interest Affidavit has an acknowledgment block; the applicant or entity representative named in the block signs before the notary.

How to get this notarized

1
Download The Application
Download the Minor Land Permit Application packet from the Department of Planning and Natural Resources.
2
Complete The Forms
Fill in the applicable project details and prepare the supporting documents listed in the packet.
3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the Proof of Legal Interest Affidavit.
4
Sign On Video
Sign the affidavit during the online notarization session as directed by the notary.
5
Submit To The Agency
Include the notarized affidavit and applicable supporting materials with your application to the Department of Planning and Natural Resources.

Preview the form

The blank PDF straight from Department of Planning and Natural Resources. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.

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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.