Franklin, MO · Howard County
Second Dwelling Agreement
This agreement lets a Franklin County property owner request a temporary second dwelling and document acceptance of the listed conditions for the Franklin County Planning and Zoning Department.
- 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 applicant uses this two-page form to request permission to place a second dwelling on a single tract temporarily and agree to conditions for its construction, inspection, and removal. The form says to submit it with a completed application, sketch plan, general warranty deed, and application and recording fees of $86. The department completes the approval section after the request is granted; the form states that a completed form is not available to the public.
Who needs it
A property owner requesting to place a temporary second dwelling on a single tract submits this agreement to the Franklin County Planning and Zoning Department.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an acknowledgment block stating that the applicant personally appeared before the notary and acknowledged signing the agreement as a free act and deed.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Agreement
Get the Second Dwelling Agreement from the Franklin County Planning and Zoning Department.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Complete the applicant and property details and review the conditions before signing.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video and sign the agreement as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit Your Packet
Submit the notarized agreement with the completed application, sketch plan, general warranty deed, and stated fees.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Franklin. 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 get the Second Dwelling Agreement notarized?
- Complete the applicant information, then book a video appointment with a commissioned online notary. Sign during the session when instructed, and submit the notarized agreement with the application materials.
- Do I need to submit other documents with this agreement?
- The form instructs applicants to submit a completed application, sketch plan, general warranty deed, and application and recording fees of $86.
- What does the agreement require?
- It lists conditions including an approved final building inspection within one year, removal of the pre-existing dwelling within 60 days after that inspection, and compliance with applicable requirements.
- Can I sign this agreement with an online notary?
- Missouri authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under RSMo §§ 486.1100–486.1205. Use a commissioned online notary and confirm with the city or town if unsure whether it will accept the notarized document.