Fairfield, IA · Jefferson County
Minimum Assessment Agreement
This agreement sets a minimum assessed value for commercial property improvements during a tax-abatement period and is completed by the property owner, City of Fairfield, and Jefferson County Assessor.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Fairfield · Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- cityoffairfieldiowa.com
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
- 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
The agreement establishes a minimum actual value for commercial property and eligible improvements after construction, for the duration of the tax abatement requested under Fairfield’s Urban Revitalization Plan. The form includes signature sections for the City, property owner, and Jefferson County Assessor, and states that the City will record the agreement with the Jefferson County Recorder. It is used when the owner applies for tax abatement for qualifying commercial property.
Who needs it
A commercial property owner seeking tax abatement for eligible improvements in Fairfield’s Urban Revitalization Area completes this agreement with the City and Jefferson County Assessor.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a sworn jurat for the Mayor and City Clerk, an acknowledgment for the owner, and a sworn jurat for the Jefferson County Assessor before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Download Fairfield’s Minimum Assessment Agreement and review the agreement and signature pages.
- 2
Fill In The Agreement
Complete the owner, property description, minimum value, and date information with the City and assessor as applicable.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for each signer whose signature block requires a notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
Each signer completes the applicable jurat or acknowledgment during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Return the completed agreement to the City of Fairfield for processing and recording as stated in the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Fairfield. 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 get the Minimum Assessment Agreement notarized?
- Complete the agreement, then book with a commissioned online notary. Each signer must appear on video and sign the applicable jurat or acknowledgment as directed.
- Do I need to notarize every signature on the form?
- The form provides a notary jurat for the Mayor and City Clerk, an acknowledgment for the property owner, and a jurat for the Jefferson County Assessor. Follow the applicable block for each signer.
- Can I use an online notary for this Iowa form?
- Iowa authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under Iowa Code §9B.14A, and Iowa Code §9B.11 recognizes notarial acts by a notary public or other authorized officer of another state.
- Who records the agreement after it is signed?
- The form states that the City will promptly record the agreement with the Jefferson County Recorder and pay the recording costs. Confirm the submission process with the City if unsure.