Cambridge, MA · Middlesex County
Affidavit of Notice to Abutters and Others
This affidavit documents a license applicant’s list of abutting property owners and how notice was served, for submission to the Cambridge License Commission.
- 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 a license applicant or representative certify the abutting property owners listed from the Assessor’s most recent valuation list and describe how and when each person received notice. It also refers to attached proof of service and is addressed to the Cambridge License Commission. Complete it for a license application when documenting notice to abutters and others, then submit it with the referenced notice and receipt.
Who needs it
A license applicant or the applicant’s representative uses this affidavit to document abutting property owners and notice service for a Cambridge License Commission application.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a signature and notary seal block following a perjury declaration; the applicant or representative signs and subscribes before a notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Download the Affidavit of Notice to Abutters and Others from the Cambridge form source.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Enter the applicant and license information, abutting owners, notice method, and date; prepare the notice and proof-of-service receipt to attach.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary before signing the affidavit.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and subscribe to the affidavit during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the Commission
Submit the completed affidavit and referenced attachments to the Cambridge License Commission.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Cambridge. 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 notice-to-abutters affidavit?
- List the abutting owners from the Assessor’s most recent valuation list, describe how and when notice was given, attach the notice and proof of service, then sign before a notary.
- Do I need to notarize this affidavit?
- Yes. The form includes a notary signature, seal, and commission-expiration block after the perjury declaration. Sign and subscribe to the affidavit before a notary.
- Can I sign this affidavit with an online notary?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. You may book a commissioned online notary; check that the License Commission accepts the completed form.
- Where do I submit the completed affidavit?
- The form is addressed to Cambridge’s License Commission and refers to attached notice and proof of service. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure about filing or local handling.