Rocky Mount, NC · Nash County
Bona Fide Farm Exemption Affidavit
This affidavit lets a property owner claim a zoning exemption for qualifying farm use and is submitted to the Rocky Mount Planning Division with supporting documentation.
- 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 affidavit identifies the property and farm activities for which the owner claims a bona fide farm exemption for zoning verification. The applicant checks the applicable farm uses, includes at least one listed supporting document, and acknowledges conditions related to zoning, building codes, and other requirements. Submit a separate affidavit for each parcel when a request involves multiple parcels.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking zoning verification for a claimed bona fide farm exemption in Rocky Mount must complete this affidavit and include at least one listed supporting document.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an acknowledgment stating that the applicant personally appeared and acknowledged due execution; the applicant signs the affidavit before the notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get the Bona Fide Farm Exemption Affidavit from the Rocky Mount Planning Division.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter property and owner details, check applicable farm uses, and gather at least one listed supporting document.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and confirm the city will accept the notarized form.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear before the notary and acknowledge signing the affidavit.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the notarized affidavit and supporting document to the Rocky Mount Planning Division.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Rocky Mount. 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 and submit the farm exemption affidavit?
- Identify the property, select applicable farm uses, include at least one listed supporting document, sign before a notary, and submit the affidavit to the Rocky Mount Planning Division.
- Do I need supporting documents with this affidavit?
- Yes. The form says to include at least one listed item, such as a farm sales tax exemption certificate, qualifying property tax listing, Schedule F, or forest management plan.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- North Carolina has enacted a remote electronic notarization law for its own notaries, but that program has not launched. The state's emergency video notarization requires both signer and notary to be in North Carolina and is not remote online notarization. Ask the city about acceptance.
- What if I am unsure whether my farm use qualifies?
- The form lists qualifying farm activities and says nonfarm uses remain subject to applicable regulations. Contact the Rocky Mount Planning Division; confirm with the city or town if unsure.