Bethany, CT · New Haven County
Statement of Use for Professional Home Offices
Bethany’s Statement of Use for Professional Home Offices records an owner’s or agent’s proposed home-office activities, property details, operating plans, and certification for municipal review.
- 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
This one-page statement gathers information about a professional office located in a home, including the property, office activities, employees, square footage, client visits, and operating hours. It also asks whether other accessory uses or signage are planned and requests building plans showing the office area. The form includes an owner or agent certification and a staff-review section for parking information, initials, and date.
Who needs it
An owner or agent can use this form to describe a proposed professional home office and provide the information requested for municipal staff review.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an acknowledgment block; the owner or agent signing the certification must acknowledge the instrument before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download Bethany’s Statement of Use for Professional Home Offices.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Complete the owner or agent, property, office activity, and operating information, and prepare the requested building plans.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and acknowledge your signature during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Follow the Town of Bethany’s instructions for submitting the completed statement and supporting plans.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bethany. 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
- What information does the statement request?
- It asks for owner or agent and property details, office activities, employees, office area, client visits, hours, possible signage, other accessory uses, and building plans.
- Who signs the Statement of Use?
- The form provides signature options for an owner or agent, followed by a certification that the information is true and accurate to the signer’s knowledge and belief.
- How do I get the certification notarized online?
- Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Conn. Gen. Stat. §3-95b, effective October 1, 2023. Book online, show identification, and acknowledge your signature during the video session.
- Do I need to include building plans?
- The form asks you to provide building plans depicting the area to be used as office space. It also asks for details if clients will visit or signage is needed.
- Where should I submit the completed form?
- The PDF includes a staff-review section but does not state submission instructions. Contact the Town of Bethany for directions; confirm with the town clerk if unsure.