Hull, MA · Plymouth County
State Building Code Appeal Application and Service Notice
This form packet lets an appellant or representative appeal a building-code decision to the State Building Code Appeals Board and provide notarized notice of service.
- 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 includes a two-page appeal application and a one-page service notice. The filing instructions say an appeal follows a denial letter from a local Building Official and must be filed within 45 days of that letter. The appellant must complete the application, serve a copy on the Building Official or other entitled party, and have the service notice notarized; supporting documentation is also required.
Who needs it
An appellant or representative seeking review of a local building official’s decision must complete the application and service notice described in the filing instructions.
Why it needs a notary
The service notice has a jurat and acknowledgment: the named appellant or petitioner personally appears before the notary and swears the service statements are true.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form Packet
Download the State Building Code Appeals Board appeal application and service notice.
- 2
Complete the Forms
Fill out the application and service notice, and gather the supporting documentation identified in the filing instructions.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the service notice.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video, swear that the service statements are true, and sign the notice as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit the Filing
Deliver the required copies and documents to the appropriate local or state appeals board, following its filing instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hull. 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?
- Book a remote session with a commissioned online notary. The appellant or petitioner named on the service notice must appear, swear that its statements are true, and sign as directed.
- Do I need to notarize the appeal application too?
- The filing instructions specifically require notarization of the Service Notice signature. They do not state that the Appeal Application Form must be notarized.
- Where do I submit the completed appeal packet?
- The instructions describe filing with the local Building Code Appeals Board, if established, or directly with the State Building Code Appeals Board. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
- Can I notarize the service notice online?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. A commissioned online notary can notarize the service notice by video; check that the receiving board accepts the completed document.