Holyoke, MA · Hampden County
Means of Egress Affidavit
The Means of Egress Affidavit records an inspection and safety certification for specified egress components, for property owners and qualified professionals submitting it to Holyoke’s Department of Codes and Inspections.
- 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
Use this affidavit to identify inspected components, such as a fire escape, exterior bridge, egress, connecting balconies, or exterior stairway, and provide the property owner’s information. A registered professional engineer or architect, licensed fire escape installer, or other person approved by the Building Official certifies the applicable locations’ structural adequacy and safety. The form is addressed to the Commissioner of the Department of Codes and Inspections and includes an oath before a notary.
Who needs it
A property owner and the qualified professional completing the inspection may need this affidavit when reporting egress-component safety to Holyoke’s Department of Codes and Inspections.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the Means of Egress Affidavit and review the inspection items and certification fields.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Enter the date, applicable inspected locations, property owner information, and the certifier’s details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the oath.
- 4
Take the Oath on Video
Appear by video, swear that the statement is true, and complete the notary process.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed affidavit to Holyoke’s Department of Codes and Inspections.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Holyoke. 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 Means of Egress Affidavit notarized online?
- Complete the form, then book with a commissioned online notary. The signer takes the oath during a video appointment, and the notary completes the jurat.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the named person made an oath that the statement is true and includes a notary block. Sign and swear to the statement before the notary.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- Massachusetts permanently authorizes its own notaries to perform remote online notarizations. A commissioned online notary can notarize the oath by video; check with the department about any submission requirements.
- Who completes the inspection certification?
- The form provides signature and credential fields for a registered professional engineer or architect, a licensed fire escape installer, or another person approved by the Building Official.
- Where should I confirm how to submit the completed affidavit?
- The form is addressed to Holyoke’s Department of Codes and Inspections. For municipal filing questions, confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
Other forms in Holyoke
Means of Egress Affidavit in other Hampden County cities
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