Lebanon, TN · Wilson County
Certificate of Appropriateness Application
This application requests historic preservation review for proposed work in a Lebanon Historic District, and is filed by a property owner or applicant seeking a Certificate of Appropriateness.
- 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 four-page application to request a Certificate of Appropriateness for proposed work within a Lebanon Historic District. It asks for project and property details, a description of the work, and supporting materials relevant to the project; incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the Historic Preservation Commission. Submit the application and support materials four weeks before a regular commission meeting. If the applicant is not the property owner, the owner affidavit on page four must be completed.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized applicants proposing work within a Lebanon Historic District use this form to seek a Certificate of Appropriateness from the City.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Certificate of Appropriateness application and review the Lebanon Historic District Design Guidelines.
- 2
Complete the Application
Provide project and property details, describe the proposed work, and gather supporting materials relevant to the project.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the owner affidavit on page four if the applicant is not the property owner.
- 4
Sign on Video
The property owner signs the affidavit during the online notary session and completes the notarial process.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and supporting materials four weeks before a regular Historic Preservation Commission meeting.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lebanon. 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 owner affidavit?
- The property owner prints their name, property parcel or tax ID, street address, and authorized agent’s name, then signs the affidavit before a notary.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- The owner affidavit on page four includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat and a notary commission-expiration line. The property owner signing that affidavit must appear before a notary.
- Can I sign the affidavit with an online notary?
- Tennessee authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Confirm with the city or town if unsure whether it accepts a remotely notarized affidavit for this application.
- What supporting materials should I submit?
- Materials depend on the project. The form lists items such as a project description, site plan, drawings, material descriptions, and current photographs; incomplete applications will not be forwarded for consideration.
Other forms in Lebanon
Certificate of Appropriateness Application in other Tennessee cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.