Stonington, CT · New London County
Building Permit Affidavit for Property Owners or Sole Proprietors
This affidavit lets a property owner or sole proprietor applying for a building permit state whether they will act as a general contractor or principal employer and attest to workers’ compensation requirements.
- 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 form identifies the property and permit applicant, who checks whether they are the property owner or a sole proprietor and whether they intend to act as a general contractor or principal employer. If they intend to take that role, the form calls for a workers’ compensation insurance certificate or a sworn affidavit promising to require proof of coverage from workers. Submit it with building permit paperwork when requested by the town.
Who needs it
A property owner or sole proprietor applying for a building permit may need this form if they will act as a general contractor or principal employer.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the applicant signing the affidavit must swear to its statement before a notary public or Superior Court commissioner.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Get the Building Permit Affidavit for Property Owners or Sole Proprietors from the Town of Stonington.
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Fill In the Form
Enter the property and applicant details, then check the choices that apply to your role and plans.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary to notarize the affidavit.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the affidavit during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Include the completed affidavit with your building permit paperwork when requested.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Stonington. 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 building permit affidavit?
- Identify the property and applicant, check the applicable choices, and complete the affidavit if you intend to act as a general contractor or principal employer. Sign the affidavit during your notary appointment.
- Do I need a notary for this form?
- The form’s affidavit section must be subscribed and sworn before a notary public or commissioner of the Superior Court. The applicant signs that affidavit before the notary.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Public Act 23-28, effective October 1, 2023; Conn. Gen. Stat. §1-57 recognizes certain notarial acts performed outside Connecticut. Confirm the town’s acceptance if unsure.
- Where should I submit the completed form?
- Submit it with your building permit paperwork when requested by the town. For questions about where to file or whether it is required, confirm with the town clerk if unsure.