Stoneham, MA · Middlesex County
Board Of Appeals Application
This application asks the Stoneham Board of Appeals to review a refused building permit, and property owners or their representatives file it with the Board of Appeals clerk.
- 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
Use this application to appeal a building permit refusal based on a Town zoning bylaw violation and request a hearing before the Stoneham Board of Appeals. The form asks for the refusal date, reason, property location and owner information, and requires a detailed plan with the petition. Applicants must file three copies with the Board of Appeals clerk; the application also explains notice and abutter-mailing steps, including a notarized affidavit of mailing.
Who needs it
A property owner or petitioner seeking Board of Appeals review of a building permit refusal based on a Stoneham zoning bylaw violation needs this application.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Stoneham Board of Appeals application and review its filing and mailing instructions.
- 2
Complete the Form and Plan
Fill in the appeal and property details, and prepare the required plan and notice materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule an online notary session for the Affidavit of Notice of Mailing to Abutter and Others.
- 4
Sign During the Video Session
Sign and swear to the affidavit statements before the commissioned online notary during your video appointment.
- 5
Submit the Application
File three application copies and return the notarized affidavit and prepared envelopes to the Board of Appeals/Planning Board Office as instructed.
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 get the mailing affidavit notarized?
- Complete the affidavit and bring it, along with the attached advertisement, to your online notary appointment. Sign and swear to the statements during the session, then return the notarized affidavit and required materials as the instructions direct.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application?
- The form’s notary block appears on the Affidavit of Notice of Mailing to Abutter and Others, not on the application’s petitioner statement. Follow the form’s instructions for completing and returning that affidavit.
- Can I notarize the affidavit online?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024, under G.L. c. 222, §§27–29. A commissioned online notary can notarize your signature remotely; confirm acceptance and filing details with the Board of Appeals.
- Where do I file the application and affidavit?
- The form directs applicants to file three application copies with the Board of Appeals clerk. It also instructs applicants to return the completed notarized mailing affidavit and prepared envelopes to the Board of Appeals/Planning Board Office. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.