Springfield, MA · Hampden County
Contractors Affidavit
This affidavit lets a construction supervisor certify that work at a permitted Springfield building was performed under their supervision and meets the standards stated on the form.
- 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
Springfield’s Department of Code Enforcement Building Division form identifies the building and building permit, then asks the construction supervisor to certify that work was performed under their supervision. The supervisor attests that the work followed approved construction documents and applicable requirements, and that any pertinent deviations are noted. The form includes a sworn statement and notary block for the supervisor’s signature.
Who needs it
A construction supervisor completing work on a permitted Springfield building needs this form to certify the work and provide the building permit number.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the Contractors Affidavit from Springfield’s Department of Code Enforcement Building Division.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Enter the building address, permit number, construction company, supervisor name, and license number.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and check whether the receiving department accepts remote notarization.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit during the remote session and complete the sworn statement before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed affidavit to Springfield’s Department of Code Enforcement Building Division.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Springfield. 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 Contractors Affidavit?
- Enter the building address and permit number, complete the company and supervisor details, then sign the sworn statement before a notary. Submit the completed form to Springfield’s Department of Code Enforcement Building Division.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says it must be subscribed and sworn to before a notary, so the construction supervisor should wait to sign until the notarial session.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. Ask the receiving department whether it accepts this form completed with a commissioned online notary.
- Where do I submit the completed form?
- The form is issued by Springfield’s Department of Code Enforcement Building Division. Confirm the submission method with that department, or confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.