Scarborough, ME · Cumberland County
Accessory Dwelling Unit Application
This four-page application collects property, owner, and proposed-unit details plus confirmations about zoning and performance standards for property owners seeking accessory dwelling unit approval.
- 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
Scarborough requires this application to be provided to the Code Enforcement Office with a building permit application for constructing or establishing an accessory dwelling unit. It asks owners to describe the property and proposed unit and explain how the unit will meet the listed performance standards, including requirements for occupancy, size, utilities, and access. Property owners certify that their statements are true and that the unit will comply with those standards.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking approval to construct or establish an accessory dwelling unit in Scarborough must complete this application and submit it to the Code Enforcement Office.
Why it needs a notary
The final signature section has a notary signature and date line but no stated jurat or acknowledgment wording; property owners sign the certification before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get Scarborough’s Accessory Dwelling Unit Application and review its property information and performance-standard sections.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Enter owner and property details, describe the proposed unit, and complete the requested confirmations and explanations.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the owner certification in the final section.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the owner certification during the online notary session, following the notary’s instructions.
- 5
Submit To The City
Provide the completed application to Scarborough Code Enforcement with any related building permit application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Scarborough. 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 owner certification?
- Fill in the application and review the performance standards. Sign the owner certification in the final section before the notary, then submit the completed form to Scarborough Code Enforcement.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- The form’s final section is titled “Signature of Property Owners and Notary” and includes a notary signature line. Property owners should sign the certification before the notary.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this form?
- Maine law, 4 M.R.S. ch. 39, §1915, authorizes Maine notaries to perform notarial acts for remotely located individuals. Confirm the city will accept the remotely notarized form before submitting it.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- The form says to provide the application to the Code Enforcement Office and include it with any building permit application for constructing or establishing an accessory unit. Confirm with the town, city, or county registry of deeds if unsure.