Bedford, MA · Middlesex County
Construction Control Affidavit
This affidavit documents a registered professional engineer’s or architect’s construction-control responsibilities for a Bedford building project and is submitted to the Bedford Building Inspector.
- 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 form identifies the project and the registered professional engineer or architect responsible for its design plans and construction-control services. The signer certifies that the plans meet applicable building-code provisions and agrees to review specified submittals, monitor construction periodically, and provide progress and final reports to the Bedford Building Inspector. Use it when construction control is required for the building-permit project.
Who needs it
A registered professional engineer or architect responsible for the project’s design and construction-control services completes and signs this affidavit for submission to the Bedford Building Inspector.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat; the registered professional engineer or architect signs the certification before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the Construction Control Affidavit from the Town of Bedford’s document page.
- 2
Complete the Project Details
Enter the project information and professional registration details, and review the certifications before signing.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Meet the notary by video and sign when instructed so the notary can complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit to Bedford
Submit the notarized affidavit to the Bedford Building Inspector as required for the project.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bedford. 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 notarize the Construction Control Affidavit?
- Complete the project and professional information, then meet a commissioned online notary by secure video. Sign the affidavit during the session and submit it to the Bedford Building Inspector.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat, so the registered professional engineer or architect must sign before the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this affidavit?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization by its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. A commissioned online notary can administer the oath and notarize the signature remotely; confirm the town’s submission requirements if unsure.
- Who should submit the completed affidavit?
- The form is completed by the registered professional engineer or architect responsible for the project’s design and construction-control services. It refers to submission of progress and final reports to the Bedford Building Inspector; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
Construction Control Affidavit in other Massachusetts cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.