Murfreesboro, TN · Rutherford County
Addition and Remodel Application
This application is for owners or contractors seeking a Murfreesboro building permit for an addition or remodel to qualifying detached or attached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses.
- 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 form to request a building permit for a residential addition or remodel and provide project, property, owner, and contractor information. The application lists supporting plans and sketches the City requires, and notes that separate permits are needed for electrical, plumbing, gas, and HVAC work. Applicants claiming an exemption from workers’ compensation coverage must also complete the included affidavit; that affidavit has a notary acknowledgment block.
Who needs it
Owners or contractors proposing a covered residential addition or remodel in Murfreesboro should submit this application with the required project documents.
Why it needs a notary
The included workers’ compensation exemption affidavit has an acknowledgment block; the permit applicant signs the affidavit before a notary when claiming an exemption.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the City of Murfreesboro Addition and Remodel Application and review its project requirements.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the owner, contractor, property, and project details, and prepare the sketches and plans requested for your work.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
If claiming a workers’ compensation exemption, arrange notarization of the included affidavit with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the exemption affidavit during the online notary session, following the notary’s instructions.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed application and required documents to the Planning Department by email or submit them directly as instructed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Murfreesboro. 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 application and submit it?
- Fill in the project and property details, gather the required sketches, plans, and other documents, then submit the completed application by email or directly to the Planning Department as the form instructs.
- Do I need to notarize the whole application?
- The application’s signature certification is not shown with a notary block. The included workers’ compensation exemption affidavit has an acknowledgment block for the permit applicant when claiming an exemption.
- Can I sign the exemption affidavit with a commissioned online notary?
- Tennessee authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary registered with the Secretary of State. The form includes an acknowledgment, and acceptance can depend on the receiving office; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- What documents are listed for a residential addition?
- The form calls for a site sketch, floor plan, and exterior building elevations with proposed materials labeled. A surveyor-prepared plot plan and other documents may also be required during review.
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