Newark, DE · New Castle County
Affidavit of Restricted Use
This affidavit is for a Newark property owner or co-owner to swear that a property in an adult community zoning district will follow the form’s occupancy and leasing restrictions.
- 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 affidavit identifies the Newark property and records the owner’s acknowledgement that it is in an adult community zoning district, where occupancy is restricted to people age 55 or older, subject to the listed exceptions. The owner or co-owner also swears not to lease or sublease the property to people who do not meet those criteria. The form states that a violation may provide a basis for the City’s Code Enforcement Division to revoke a rental permit after due notice.
Who needs it
A Newark property owner or co-owner should complete this affidavit when documenting compliance with the form’s adult community occupancy and leasing restrictions.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get the Affidavit of Restricted Use from the City of Newark.
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Complete the Form
Enter the property address and owner or co-owner details, and review the occupancy and leasing statements.
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Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary.
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Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the affidavit during the online notarial session.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed, notarized affidavit as directed by the City of Newark.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Newark. 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 restricted-use affidavit?
- Enter the property address and owner or co-owner information, review the occupancy and leasing statements, then sign and swear to the affidavit before a notary.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn-to and subscribed-before-me jurat, so the owner or co-owner signs and swears to the affidavit before the notary.
- Can I sign the affidavit with an online notary?
- Delaware law authorizes remote notarization by a commissioned online notary under 29 Del. C. §4320. Sign during the online notarial session as directed.
- Where should I submit the completed affidavit?
- The form identifies the City of Newark Code Enforcement Division in connection with rental permit revocation. Confirm with the city, county, or Recorder of Deeds office if unsure.