Do I need a notary for the alarm installation affidavit?

No. This document is signed and dated without a notary, and it identifies no attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

Who can complete this affidavit?

The form allows either a property owner or a licensed contractor to certify that the smoke and carbon monoxide alarms meet the stated requirements.

How do I submit the alarm installation affidavit?

Complete and sign it in ink before requesting an inspector’s sign-off, then place it in the permit jacket or with the permit record or job card.

When is this affidavit used?

It is used for a residential building permit project that does not require a building inspector to enter the dwelling for a final inspection.

King City, CA · Monterey County

No notary required

Affidavit of Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Installation

Property owners or licensed contractors use this affidavit to verify required smoke and carbon monoxide alarms for certain residential building permit projects.

What this form is

This affidavit lets a property owner or licensed contractor self-certify that smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are installed and functioning for a residential project that does not require an interior final inspection. The form asks for the permit number, project address, owner and contractor names, alarm confirmations, signer type, signature, printed name, and date. Complete it before requesting an inspector’s sign-off.

Who needs it

A property owner or licensed contractor files this affidavit for a qualifying residential building permit project that does not require an interior final inspection.

How to submit it

Complete and sign the affidavit in ink before requesting an inspector’s sign-off. Place it in the permit jacket or with the permit record or job card; the Building & Safety Department is at 212 S. Vanderhurst Ave., King City, CA 93930.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; it identifies no attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Affidavit
Download the smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarm affidavit PDF.
2
Complete the Form
In ink, provide the permit number, project address, owner and contractor information, and alarm confirmations.
3
Sign and Date
Choose whether you are the licensed contractor or property owner, then sign, print your name, and date the affidavit.
4
Place With the Permit Record
Before requesting an inspector’s sign-off, place the affidavit in the permit jacket or with the permit record or job card.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the alarm installation affidavit?: No. This document is signed and dated without a notary, and it identifies no attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
Who can complete this affidavit?: The form allows either a property owner or a licensed contractor to certify that the smoke and carbon monoxide alarms meet the stated requirements.
How do I submit the alarm installation affidavit?: Complete and sign it in ink before requesting an inspector’s sign-off, then place it in the permit jacket or with the permit record or job card.
When is this affidavit used?: It is used for a residential building permit project that does not require a building inspector to enter the dwelling for a final inspection.

Need something notarized?

This Affidavit of Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Installation doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another King City form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.