Franklin, VA · City of Franklin
Spa Permit and Safety Devices Affidavit
This Franklin application package covers zoning clearance and building permits for swimming pools and spas, and includes a safety devices affidavit for the property occupant to sign.
- 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 package includes a zoning clearance application for swimming pools and spas, a building permit application, submission guidance, and an affidavit about required pool or spa safety devices. The occupant signs the affidavit to affirm awareness of safety requirements and that the pool or spa, barrier or enclosure, and safety devices will pass final inspection before use. Submit the applicable completed materials and supporting documents to Franklin’s Community Development Department.
Who needs it
Property occupants applying for a residential swimming pool or spa building permit in Franklin need to complete and sign the included safety devices affidavit.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Download Franklin’s spa permit and safety devices affidavit package.
- 2
Complete The Applicable Sections
Fill out the relevant application and affidavit fields and gather the required site plan and supporting documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the safety devices affidavit.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show your identification, then sign and swear to the affidavit during the video session.
- 5
Submit To Franklin
Submit the completed affidavit and applicable application materials to the City of Franklin Community Development Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Franklin. 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 get the spa safety affidavit notarized?
- Complete the affidavit, then meet with a commissioned online notary by video. Sign and swear to the statements during the notarization, then submit the affidavit with the applicable permit materials.
- Do I need to notarize the entire permit package?
- The notary block appears on the safety devices affidavit, not the zoning or building permit application pages. The property occupant named in the affidavit signs before the notary.
- Can I notarize this Franklin affidavit online?
- Virginia authorized remote online notarization effective July 1, 2012. A notarial act performed out of state by a notary authorized there has presumed-valid status in Virginia under §47.1-13.1.
- What else should I submit with the application?
- The package says a site plan is required and lists supporting documents for building permit applications. Check the applicable instructions and confirm with the city, town, or county if unsure.