Stoneham, MA · Middlesex County
Accessory Dwelling Special Permit Application
This application requests a Stoneham Planning Board special permit for an accessory dwelling, or family apartment, and is filed by the property owner or prospective purchaser seeking approval.
- 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 application asks the Planning Board to approve an accessory dwelling and includes filing instructions, checklist requirements, and an affidavit of notice of mailing to abutters and other communities. Applicants must submit the required application copies, fee, plans, and abutter information before a hearing can be scheduled. The affidavit certifies the abutter list and mailing of notices; the form says its notarization may be completed by the Planning Board or Board of Appeals Clerk if necessary.
Who needs it
A property owner or prospective purchaser seeking a Stoneham special permit for an accessory dwelling must file the application and provide the required plans, fee, and notice materials.
Why it needs a notary
The included affidavit has a Notary Public and commission expiration block; the person certifying the abutter list and notice mailing signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Download Stoneham’s Accessory Dwelling Special Permit application and review its checklist and notice instructions.
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Fill Out the Forms
Complete the application and the mailing affidavit, attach the legal notice, and gather the required plans and abutter information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization for the person who will certify the affidavit.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit during the online notary appointment and complete the notarization.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the required application materials and affidavit to the Town Clerk’s Office according to the form’s instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Stoneham. 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 notarized part of this application?
- Complete the Affidavit of Notice of Mailing to Abutters and Others, attach a copy of the legal notice, and sign the affidavit before a notary. The form says the Planning Board or Board of Appeals Clerk may notarize it if necessary.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application?
- The notary block appears on the Affidavit of Notice of Mailing to Abutters and Others, not the application signature section. The person certifying the abutter list and mailing signs that affidavit.
- Can I sign with a commissioned online notary?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. Check with the city or town clerk if unsure whether the town will accept a remotely notarized affidavit for this filing.
- What must I submit with the permit application?
- The checklist calls for application copies with original signatures, a deed copy, stamped plans, an abutter list, and the application fee. It also gives notice and submission timing requirements.