Palmer, MA · Hampden County
Construction Contractor Services Certification
This certification records a contractor’s statement that permitted construction substantially follows approved documents, and identifies the contractor and project for submission to the responsible registered design professional.
- 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 contractor certifies that, to the best of their knowledge and belief, work under the listed permit was completed in substantial accord with approved construction documents, with pertinent deviations noted. The form requests project and contractor details, a signature, date, and notarization. It says to submit the document to the responsible registered design professional at project completion and, when requested, to the building official, in accordance with 780 CMR section 107.6.3.
Who needs it
A contractor completing construction under a permit must provide this certification at project completion to the responsible registered design professional and, when requested, the building official.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a “Notarized by” field and a standard notary statement; the contractor signing the certification should sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get Palmer’s Tenth Edition Construction Contractor Services Certification.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter contractor and project details, permit number, pertinent deviations, and the requested certification information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization before signing the certification.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the certification during the online notary session and complete the notarization.
- 5
Submit the Form
Submit it to the responsible registered design professional and, when requested, the building official.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Palmer. 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
- What does this contractor certification confirm?
- The contractor certifies that, to the best of their knowledge and belief, permitted construction was completed in substantial accord with approved construction documents, with pertinent deviations noted.
- Who receives the completed form?
- The form says to submit it to the responsible registered design professional at completion of construction. It also goes to the building official when requested.
- How do I get the certification notarized online?
- Complete the project and contractor fields, then book with 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.
- Do I need to list construction deviations?
- Yes. The certification asks the contractor to specifically note pertinent deviations from the approved construction documents. If you are unsure what to report or where to submit the form, confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.