Dalton, MA · Berkshire County
Abutter Notification Mailing Affidavit
This affidavit records when the Town Planner mailed abutter notifications for an application and is completed by the planner for Dalton’s Planning Board or Board of Appeals.
- 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 states the date an abutter notification was sent, identifies the application and applicant, and affirms that each notice was mailed postage prepaid to the address shown on the certified abutters list. The form names the Town Planner as the affiant and includes a notarial jurat. Use it to document the mailing of notices for an application filed with Dalton’s Planning Board or Board of Appeals.
Who needs it
The Town Planner completes this affidavit to document mailing abutter notifications for an application filed with Dalton’s Planning Board or Board of Appeals.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a jurat requiring the Town Planner, as document signer, to appear before the notary and swear or affirm that its contents are truthful and accurate.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Get the Abutter Notification Mailing Affidavit from the Town of Dalton.
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Complete the Details
Provide the application, applicant, address, and mailing date information requested on the form.
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Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote online notarization with a commissioned online notary.
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Sign on Video
Appear by video and swear or affirm to the affidavit before the notary.
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Submit to the Town
Send the notarized affidavit to the appropriate Dalton board or town office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Dalton. 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 abutter notification mailing affidavit?
- Enter the application and mailing details, then the Town Planner signs and swears or affirms to the affidavit before a notary.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a jurat stating that the signer appeared before a notary and swore or affirmed the contents are truthful and accurate.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024, under G.L. c. 222, §§27-29. Confirm the city or town clerk accepts the completed form.
- Where do I submit the completed affidavit?
- The form concerns an application filed with Dalton’s Planning Board or Board of Appeals. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure where to submit it.