Gallatin, TN · Sumner County
Katie Beth’s Law Pool Alarm Affidavit
This affidavit documents a property owner’s and permit applicant’s sworn or affirmed commitment to include and install a functioning swimming pool alarm before the pool is completed or used.
- 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 states that a functioning swimming pool alarm is included in the project and will be installed before the pool is completed or used, in accordance with the law cited on the form. The property owner and permit applicant each sign an acknowledgment; the document also records awareness of the stated penalties and the law’s listed exclusions for public and multi-family residential housing pools.
Who needs it
A property owner and permit applicant undertaking a swimming pool project covered by the affidavit’s alarm-compliance statement need to complete the form.
Why it needs a notary
The form has separate acknowledgment blocks for the property owner and permit applicant; each person signs the instrument and acknowledges that signature before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Affidavit
Get the Katie Beth’s Law affidavit from the City of Gallatin form source.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the requested information for the project and the people signing.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary for both signers.
- 4
Sign On Video
The property owner and permit applicant each acknowledge their signature during the notarization.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed affidavit to the City of Gallatin as directed for the project.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Gallatin. 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 Katie Beth’s Law affidavit?
- Complete the affidavit, then have the property owner and permit applicant sign their respective acknowledgment blocks before a notary. Submit the completed form as directed for your project.
- Do I need to notarize both signatures?
- The form provides a separate acknowledgment block for the property owner and the permit applicant. Each person named in a block must acknowledge their signature before a notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this affidavit?
- Tennessee authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary registered through the Secretary of State. Confirm with the city or town if unsure whether it accepts an online-notarized copy.
- What pool projects does the affidavit address?
- It states that a functioning pool alarm will be included and installed before completion or use. The form says the law does not apply to public swimming pools or multi-family residential housing swimming pools as defined in the cited provision.