Jeffersontown, KY · Jefferson County
Commercial Building Permit Application
This four-page application requests a commercial building permit from the City of Jeffersontown and includes project details, a document checklist, an affidavit of assurances, and a fee worksheet.
- 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
Use this application to provide the project address, building and applicant information, proposed work, building use, and permit type. The city’s checklist identifies plans, insurance assurances, and other materials to submit with the application; page 3 contains an affidavit about workers’ compensation and unemployment insurance compliance. The form also includes a fee worksheet and states that 50% of the building permit fee is due when building plans are submitted.
Who needs it
Property owners, contractors, or authorized agents applying to the City of Jeffersontown for a commercial building permit should complete and submit this application.
Why it needs a notary
The page 3 affidavit has an acknowledgment and sworn jurat; the applicant signs the assurance before the notary, who completes the certificate.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the four-page commercial building permit application and review its application, checklist, affidavit, and fee worksheet.
- 2
Fill In the Project Details
Complete the project address, owner and applicant details, project description, permit type, building use, and other requested information.
- 3
Gather the Required Materials
Use the checklist to prepare the business license, plans, proof of drainage bond, affidavit, and other applicable project documents.
- 4
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the page 3 affidavit of assurances.
- 5
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit before the notary during the online session so the notary can complete the certificate.
- 6
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and required materials to the City of Jeffersontown Department of Permitting and Enforcement.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Jeffersontown. 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 commercial building permit application?
- Fill in the project, owner, applicant, and building details; review the checklist and fee worksheet; then sign the affidavit before a notary and submit the application and required materials to the city.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit before a notary?
- Yes. Page 3 includes an acknowledgment and sworn jurat for the affidavit of assurances. The applicant signs before the notary, who completes the notarial certificate.
- Can I use an online notary for the affidavit?
- Kentucky permits online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Confirm with the city or county clerk if unsure whether the city will accept a remotely notarized affidavit.
- What materials does the permit checklist call for?
- The checklist includes a business license, signed application, affidavit of assurances, construction documents, drainage bond proof, and project plans and supporting information.