Peabody, MA · Essex County
Owner’s Authorization Letter
This letter lets property owners authorize the applicant named on a permit application to represent them during processing and review by the City of Peabody.
- 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 letter lets the property owner authorize the applicant named on a permit application to act on the owner’s behalf during permit review and processing. The authorized applicant becomes the principal contact with the City of Peabody for that request. Use the form when the city requests written owner authorization for a permit submission; each signing owner should complete the applicable signature and printed-name lines before the notarial oath.
Who needs it
Property owners who want the applicant named on their permit application to represent them during processing and serve as the principal contact with the City of Peabody need this letter.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a “Sworn and subscribed before me” jurat; each owner signing the authorization must sign before the notary and complete the printed-name line.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Letter
Get the Owner’s Authorization Letter from the City of Peabody.
- 2
Fill In the Owner Details
Complete the property and permit details, and enter the applicant named on the permit application.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each owner signing the letter signs before the notary during the video appointment.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the notarized letter with the permit request as directed by the City of Peabody.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Peabody. 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 get the Owner’s Authorization Letter notarized online?
- Complete the owner and applicant details, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign the letter during the video appointment and submit it with your permit request as directed by the city.
- Do I need to sign the letter in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a “Sworn and subscribed before me” jurat, so each owner signing the authorization must sign before the notary.
- Can I use a remote online notary for this form?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. Check that the city will accept the remotely notarized letter; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
- Who should be named as the authorized applicant?
- The form authorizes the applicant listed on the permit application to act on the owner’s behalf and serve as the principal contact with the City of Peabody during processing.