Murfreesboro, TN · Rutherford County
Request for Residential Pool, Hot Tub and Spa Permit
This application requests a Murfreesboro building permit for a residential pool, hot tub, or spa and is completed by the property owner or general contractor seeking the permit.
- 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 request a residential pool, hot tub, or spa building permit in Murfreesboro. It collects project, property, contractor, pool, fencing, and electrical information, and explains required plot plans and permit conditions. The form must be completed before the building permit is issued; separate gas and electrical permits may be required. The attached workers’ compensation exemption affidavit includes a notary section.
Who needs it
A property owner or general contractor applying for a Murfreesboro building permit to construct a residential pool, hot tub, or spa should complete this form.
Why it needs a notary
The workers’ compensation exemption affidavit has a sworn statement and notary acknowledgment; the permit applicant signs the affidavit before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the residential pool, hot tub, and spa permit application and review its instructions and required documents.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Complete the applicant, property, project, pool, fence, and electrical details, and prepare the required plot plan.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
If completing the workers’ compensation exemption affidavit, arrange a session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit in the online notary’s presence during the video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed application and required documents to the Planning Department by email or deliver them to Murfreesboro City Hall.
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 submit the completed pool permit application?
- Submit the completed application and required documents by email to [email protected] or directly to the Planning Department on the second floor of Murfreesboro City Hall.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- The attached workers’ compensation exemption affidavit includes a notary section. If you complete that affidavit, sign it before the notary.
- Can I sign the affidavit with an online notary?
- Tennessee authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Tennessee notaries register as online notaries through the Secretary of State.
- What other documents are needed for a pool permit?
- The application lists a plot plan. Inground pools require a surveyor-prepared, signed and stamped plan; above-ground pools, hot tubs, and spas require a plot plan with the listed property and structure details. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.
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