Georgetown, KY · Scott County
Farmstead Exemption Application and Affidavit
This application and affidavit requests a farmstead exemption for a building project in Scott County and is filed by the property owner or an authorized agent with Georgetown/Scott County Building Inspection.
- 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 form collects project, property, owner, contractor, and building details for a farmstead exemption request. The applicant must include the listed supporting materials, such as a site plan and property valuation information; septic approval is also required when applicable. The affidavit states that the property and building meet the listed exemption criteria, and the property owner claims the exemption and refuses to comply with the Kentucky State Building Code.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking a farmstead exemption for a building project in Scott County, or an agent with a notarized owner-designation letter, uses this form.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Get the farmstead exemption application and affidavit from Georgetown/Scott County Building Inspection.
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Complete the Application
Enter the project, property, owner, contractor, and building details requested on the form.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Include the listed property valuation printout, site plan, and septic system approval when applicable.
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Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit before the notary during the online notarization appointment.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed application, notarized affidavit, and supporting documents to Georgetown/Scott County Building Inspection.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Georgetown. 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 submit a farmstead exemption application?
- Complete the application and affidavit, gather the required supporting documents, and submit them to Georgetown/Scott County Building Inspection. The form lists property valuation information, a site plan, and septic approval when applicable.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit before a notary?
- Yes. The affidavit says it must be subscribed and sworn to before a notary. The property owner signs before the notary, who completes the jurat.
- Can an agent file the application for the owner?
- The form says the applicant must be the property owner or the owner's agent. An appointed agent must provide a notarized letter from the owner designating them as the agent.
- Can I sign this affidavit with a commissioned online notary?
- Kentucky authorizes online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Check that the notarization can complete the form's sworn-and-subscribed jurat, and confirm with the city or county clerk if unsure.