Attleboro, MA · Bristol County
Affidavit of Notice of Mailing to Abutter and Others
This affidavit lists abutting property owners and nearby schools, churches, or hospitals and certifies notice mailing for a proposed alcoholic beverages license application or petition.
- 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 is addressed to the Licensing Board and identifies property owners on the Assessor’s most recent valuation list who abut the proposed location, as well as schools, churches, or hospitals within 500 feet. The signer certifies that notice was mailed to those listed within three days after publication. The form asks for the advertisement and registered receipts or signed return receipts to be attached.
Who needs it
A person certifying notice for an alcoholic beverages license application or petition uses this form to report abutters and nearby schools, churches, or hospitals to the Licensing Board.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a “Notary Public” and “My Commission Expires” block; the person making the affidavit signs and subscribes to it under penalties of perjury before the notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get the Affidavit of Notice of Mailing to Abutter and Others from the City of Attleboro.
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Fill In the Form
Enter the proposed location, list the abutting owners and nearby institutions, and complete the notice and mailing details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit during the online notary session and complete the notary block.
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Submit to the City
Attach the advertisement and mailing receipts, then submit the completed materials to the Licensing Board as directed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Attleboro. 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 mailing affidavit?
- List the abutting owners and nearby schools, churches, or hospitals requested by the form. Certify the notice mailing, sign before a notary, and attach the advertisement and registered receipts or signed return receipts.
- Do I need to attach proof of mailing?
- Yes. The form asks you to attach a copy of the advertisement and registered receipts or return registered receipts bearing the signatures of people who received the notice.
- Can I sign this affidavit with a commissioned online notary?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. An acknowledgment taken outside Massachusetts by a notary authorized where it was taken is recognized under G.L. c. 183, §30(b). Check with the Licensing Board about submission requirements.
- Where should I ask about filing this affidavit?
- The form is addressed to the Licensing Board. For filing instructions or questions about attachments and submission, confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.