Farmington, ME · Franklin County
Automobile Graveyard, Recycling Business, and Junkyard Application
This four-page Town of Farmington application collects applicant, property, and project details for people seeking approval to operate an automobile graveyard, automobile recycling business, or junkyard.
- 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
Applicants provide contact information, property details, project descriptions, and supporting materials, including a current deed and a site plan. The form also includes an abutting property owner release for cases where the ordinance requires an abutter’s consent regarding setback or screening; that release must be recorded at the Franklin County Registry of Deeds with the application and each renewal.
Who needs it
People applying to operate an automobile graveyard, automobile recycling business, or junkyard in Farmington must submit the application and any required supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The abutting property owner release includes an acknowledgment that the signer’s statement is their free act and deed; the adjacent property owner signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Farmington application and review its application and abutting property owner release sections.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in applicant, property, and project information, and gather the deed, site plan, and other required attachments.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
If an abutter release is required, arrange notarization for the adjacent property owner’s signature.
- 4
Sign on Video
The abutting property owner signs the release during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the application, required materials, and fee to Farmington’s Code/Planning Office; record any required release at the Franklin County Registry of Deeds.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Farmington. 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 this Farmington application?
- Complete the application, provide the required supporting materials and fee, then submit the required sets and a thumb drive or emailed PDF to the Code/Planning Office.
- Do I need an abutting property owner release?
- The form says a release is required in specified cases involving a 300-foot setback or screening. The abutter signs the release, which must be recorded at the Franklin County Registry of Deeds.
- Can I sign the abutter release with a commissioned online notary?
- Maine law allows remote notarization by a commissioned online notary under 4 M.R.S. §1915. Confirm that the receiving office will accept your remotely notarized document before signing.
- Where is the abutter release recorded?
- The form specifies recording the release at the Franklin County Registry of Deeds. Confirm with the town, city, or county registry of deeds if unsure.