Dothan, AL · Houston County
Affidavit for Maintenance Work
This affidavit lets a property owner or contractor certify that proposed maintenance work at a Dothan historic property will address deterioration or preserve its existing appearance without a material design change.
- 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
A property owner or contractor for the owner uses this affidavit to certify that maintenance work will correct deterioration, decay, or damage, or sustain the property's existing form without materially changing its design, materials, or outer appearance. The form identifies the property by address and includes a sworn statement. Dothan's Historic Preservation Commission form refers to Section 50-126 of the Historic Preservation Ordinance; submit the completed affidavit for the city's review of the maintenance work.
Who needs it
A property owner or a contractor acting for the owner needs this affidavit when certifying maintenance work at a property in a Dothan historic district.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a sworn-and-subscribed jurat; the property owner or contractor signing the certification must sign and swear to it before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Affidavit
Get the Affidavit for Maintenance Work from the City of Dothan.
- 2
Fill In The Property Details
Enter the property address and your printed name as the property owner or contractor for the owner.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and have the affidavit ready.
- 4
Sign And Swear On Video
Sign and swear to the affidavit during the live video session when instructed by the notary.
- 5
Submit It To The City
Send the completed, notarized affidavit to the City of Dothan for its review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Dothan. 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 Dothan maintenance work affidavit?
- Enter the property address and printed name, then book a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the statement during the video session, and submit the completed affidavit to the city.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a jurat stating that it was subscribed and sworn to before a notary. Wait to sign until the notary instructs you during your appointment.
- Can I use an online notary for this affidavit?
- Alabama's remote-notarization statute applies to its own notaries physically located in Alabama. Under Ala. Code §35-4-26, an acknowledgment taken outside Alabama has the same effect when it complies with the law where taken and bears the officer's official seal. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- What work does this affidavit cover?
- It certifies maintenance intended to correct deterioration, decay, or damage, or sustain the property's existing form without a material change in design, materials, or outer appearance.