Warrenton, VA · Fauquier County
Land Use Application Authorization Affidavit
This affidavit lets a property owner authorize an applicant’s representative to submit a land use application and act on the owner’s behalf for a specified property.
- 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
A property owner completes this affidavit when another person will submit a land use application on the owner’s behalf. The form identifies the authorized agent, property address, and land use application, and requires the owner’s signature before a notary. Warrenton requires the notarized original before issuance; copies are not accepted.
Who needs it
A Warrenton property owner needs this form when someone else is submitting a land use application and acting as the owner’s representative.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a notarial certificate stating the owner appeared before the notary and executed the affidavit; the property owner signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the Land Use Application Authorization Affidavit from the Town of Warrenton.
- 2
Fill In the Form
The property owner completes the agent, property address, and land use application details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary before signing.
- 4
Sign on Video
The property owner appears by video and signs the affidavit before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the notarized original to the Town of Warrenton before issuance; copies are not accepted.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Warrenton. 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 complete the land use authorization affidavit?
- Enter the authorized agent, property address, and land use application details. The property owner signs before a notary, then submits the notarized original to the town before issuance.
- Do I need to submit the original affidavit?
- Yes. The form says the notarized affidavit must be submitted before issuance and that copies are unacceptable.
- Can I use an online notary for this affidavit?
- Virginia is widely credited as the first U.S. state to authorize remote online notarization, effective July 1, 2012. A commissioned online notary can notarize your signature by video.
- Where do I submit the completed affidavit?
- Submit the notarized original with the land use application process to the Town of Warrenton before issuance. Confirm with the city, town, or county if unsure.