Bridgeport, CT · Fairfield County
Sign License Affidavit for Sole Proprietors
This affidavit is for a sole proprietor applying for a Bridgeport sign license and states the applicant’s commitment to require workers’ compensation proof from workers before they begin work.
- 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 Bridgeport Building Department form identifies the business and its federal employer identification number, then asks the applicant to swear that contractors, subcontractors, and other workers will provide proof of workers’ compensation insurance before working. It also describes coverage and election information for sole proprietors, corporate officers, and partners. The form is titled for sole proprietors and a sign license, so the business applicant uses it in connection with a sign license through the Building Department.
Who needs it
A sole proprietor applying for a Bridgeport sign license needs this affidavit to attest to requiring workers’ compensation proof from contractors, subcontractors, or other workers.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the applicant signs the affidavit before a notary public or Commissioner of the Superior Court.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get the Sign License Affidavit for Sole Proprietors from the Bridgeport Building Department.
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Complete the Business Details
Enter the business name and federal employer identification number, and review the affidavit.
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Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary.
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Submit to the City
Submit the notarized affidavit to the Bridgeport Building Department with your sign license materials.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bridgeport. 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 submit the Bridgeport sign license affidavit?
- Complete and sign the affidavit before a notary public or Commissioner of the Superior Court, then submit it to the Bridgeport Building Department with your sign license materials.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says it must be subscribed and sworn to before a notary public or Commissioner of the Superior Court.
- Can I use an online notary for this affidavit?
- Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Public Act 23-28, codified at Conn. Gen. Stat. §3-95b. A commissioned online notary can notarize this affidavit; confirm with the town clerk if unsure.
- What does the affidavit ask the applicant to attest?
- The applicant swears that contractors, subcontractors, and other workers will provide proof of workers’ compensation insurance before engaging in work.