Waltham, MA · Middlesex County
Building Code Appeals Application and Service Notice
This seven-page packet includes an appeal application and notarized service notice for an appellant or representative seeking State Building Code Appeals Board review of a building-code matter.
- 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 packet explains how to request review of a building official’s decision, seek a variance or interpretation, or appeal a failure to act. It includes a two-page application and a service notice that must be signed and notarized. The instructions say appeals generally require a denial letter unless based on failure to act, and the completed filing must be served on the building official and submitted to the appropriate appeals board.
Who needs it
An appellant or representative seeking State Building Code Appeals Board review of a building official’s decision or failure to act may need this packet.
Why it needs a notary
The Service Notice contains a sworn statement and notarial acknowledgment; the appellant or petitioner named in the notice signs and swears before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Appeal Packet
Download the seven-page packet, including the Appeal Application Form and Service Notice.
- 2
Complete the Forms
Fill in the application and the Service Notice, including the person or agency served, method of service, and date of service.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the appellant or petitioner who must swear to the Service Notice.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video and sign and swear to the Service Notice before the commissioned online notary.
- 5
Serve and Submit the Filing
Serve the building official or other entitled party, then submit the required copies and materials to the appropriate appeals board.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Waltham. 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 Service Notice notarized?
- Complete the notice’s service details, then sign and swear to its statements before a commissioned online notary. Submit the notarized notice with the appeal filing as instructed.
- Do I need to notarize the entire appeal application?
- The instructions specifically require notarization of the Service Notice signature. They also require the Appeal Application Form to be completed in full.
- Can I use online notarization for this form?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024, under G.L. c. 222, §§27–29. G.L. c. 183, §30(b) recognizes an acknowledgment taken outside the Commonwealth by a notary authorized where taken. Confirm acceptance with the receiving board.
- Where do I send the completed appeal packet?
- The instructions call for service on the building official or other entitled party and submission to the State Building Code Appeals Board when filing directly with the State Board. For local board routing or fees, confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.