Palmer, MA · Hampden County
Means of Egress Affidavit
This affidavit documents an inspection of specified means of egress and is completed by a registered professional, licensed fire escape installer, or other person approved by the Building Official.
- 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 lets the signer certify that selected egress components at a property have been inspected for structural adequacy and safety and conform to the building code provision identified on the form. Palmer’s Department of Building & Inspection Services directs it to the Building Commissioner. The form provides space for the signer’s professional or installer credentials, property details, and sworn statement; submit it when the town requests documentation for the inspected egress components.
Who needs it
A property owner needing egress inspection documentation for Palmer should arrange for a registered professional, licensed fire escape installer, or other Building Official-approved person to complete the affidavit.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get Palmer’s Means of Egress Affidavit from the town’s form source.
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Fill In the Form
Enter the property and signer details, select the applicable egress components, and provide the required professional or installer credentials.
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Take the Oath on Video
The named signer appears before the notary, takes the oath, and signs as directed during the session.
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Submit to the Town
Send the completed affidavit to Palmer’s Building Commissioner as instructed by the town.
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
- Who completes the Means of Egress Affidavit?
- The form provides for a registered professional engineer or architect, licensed fire escape installer, or another person approved by the Building Official to certify the inspection.
- How do I submit this affidavit to Palmer?
- Complete the property and inspection information, have the named signer take the oath before a notary, then submit the affidavit to the Building Commissioner as directed by the town.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the named person makes an oath before the notary. A commissioned online notary may perform remote notarization under Massachusetts law; confirm acceptance and submission details with the town.
- What if I am unsure whether Palmer requires this form?
- The form is addressed to the Building Commissioner. Contact the relevant town office about your situation; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
Other forms in Palmer
Means of Egress Affidavit in other Hampden County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.