Jeffersontown, KY · Jefferson County
Residential Building Permit Application
Jeffersontown property owners or authorized agents use this application to request a residential building permit and provide project details, contractor information, and required assurances.
- 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
Submit this application to Jeffersontown’s Department of Permitting and Enforcement for residential new construction, additions, garages, decks, foundations, in-ground pools, or other listed work. The packet includes a checklist of supporting materials and an Affidavit of Assurances about workers’ compensation and unemployment insurance for contractors and subcontractors. The affidavit must be signed and sworn before a notary as part of the permit submission.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized agent applying for a Jeffersontown residential building permit must complete the application and the accompanying Affidavit of Assurances.
Why it needs a notary
The Affidavit of Assurances carries an acknowledgment and jurat-style sworn statement; the applicant signs before the notary, who completes the notarial block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the four-page Residential Building Permit Application and review its application, checklist, affidavit, and fee worksheet.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the job, owner, applicant, project, and permit details, and complete the Affidavit of Assurances.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the affidavit’s acknowledgment and sworn statement.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the affidavit during the online notary session and follow the notary’s instructions.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application, notarized affidavit, and supporting materials to Jeffersontown’s 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 notarized part of this permit packet?
- Complete the Affidavit of Assurances, then sign it before a notary. The notary completes the acknowledgment and sworn statement on page 3.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application?
- The packet’s notary block is on the Affidavit of Assurances on page 3. The application also asks the owner or contractor to sign and date the application.
- Can I sign the affidavit with an online notary?
- Kentucky provides for its own notaries to register as online notaries under KRS 423.355, and KRS 423.345 and 423.110 address acts by authorized out-of-state notaries. Confirm acceptance with the city if unsure.
- What documents accompany the residential permit application?
- The checklist includes items such as a business license or homeowner’s waiver, site plan, drainage bond proof, and project plans. Requirements depend on the proposed work; confirm with the city or county clerk if unsure.