Carver, MA · Plymouth County
Accessory Apartment Affidavit
This affidavit certifies an accessory apartment’s intended occupancy and compliance with Carver zoning requirements; the property owner submits it to the Town of Carver Permitting Department.
- 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 identifies the property owner and property address, and certifies that the accessory apartment is intended solely to house an elderly or physically handicapped person. It also states that the apartment is valid for three years and that the affidavit must be resubmitted for approval. Carver’s form says it is submitted upon completion and every three years; contact the Permitting Department about the town’s submission process.
Who needs it
A Carver property owner with an accessory apartment intended to house an elderly or physically handicapped person must submit this affidavit upon completion and every three years.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an acknowledgment block; the person named in that block signs before the notary, and the affidavit also provides signature lines for the owner and intended occupant.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get Carver’s Accessory Apartment Affidavit from the Town of Carver document source.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the property owner and property address, and review the certification and signature lines.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear for the video session and sign as directed before acknowledging the signature.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed affidavit to the Town of Carver Permitting Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Carver. 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 Carver accessory apartment affidavit notarized online?
- Complete the form, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video session as directed, and submit the completed affidavit to the Town of Carver Permitting Department.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment for a notary public. The person named in that block must appear before the notary and acknowledge signing the document voluntarily.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this form?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. An acknowledgment taken outside Massachusetts may be recognized under G.L. c. 183, §30(b), when the notary is authorized to act where it was taken.
- When must I resubmit the affidavit?
- The form says the accessory apartment is valid for three years and the affidavit must be resubmitted for approval. It describes submission upon completion and every three years; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.