Shelbyville, KY · Shelby County
Homeowner’s Electrical Permit Application
This application lets a homeowner request an electrical permit by certifying ownership, occupancy, and personal responsibility for electrical work at a single-family dwelling.
- 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 identify the owner and property and certify that you own and occupy the single-family dwelling. The owner also certifies that they will perform all electrical work and acknowledges that rough-in and final inspections by a Kentucky-certified electrical inspector are required. The completed, notarized application is for homeowners applying for an electrical permit in Shelbyville.
Who needs it
A homeowner applying for an electrical permit for an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling in Shelbyville should complete and sign this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains a sworn jurat stating the owner subscribed and swore to it before a notary; the homeowner signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Homeowner’s Electrical Permit Application from the City of Shelbyville.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Add the date, owner’s name, and property location. Review the ownership, occupancy, and electrical-work certification.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary and confirm the city accepts online notarization.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the application during the online notary session and complete the sworn jurat.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed application to the City of Shelbyville as directed for the electrical permit.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Shelbyville. 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 homeowner electrical permit application?
- Enter the date, owner, and property location. Sign the certification before a notary, then submit the completed application to the City of Shelbyville.
- Do I need to sign this application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the owner’s signature is subscribed and sworn to before a notary public. Wait to sign until you are with the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this application?
- Kentucky authorizes online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Check with the city before your appointment to confirm it accepts an online-notarized application.
- What inspections does the application mention?
- The owner certifies that the electrical work will receive both a rough-in inspection and a final inspection by a Kentucky-certified electrical inspector.
- Where should I check if I am unsure about filing?
- Contact the City of Shelbyville about submitting the permit application; confirm with the city or county clerk if unsure.