Mount Morris, MI · Genesee County
Water Affidavit
This affidavit lets a Mount Morris property owner or lessor seek exemption from water and sewer bill liability during a lease when the lease assigns those charges to the tenant.
- 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 states that the owner’s lease makes the tenant responsible for water and sewer charges, and seeks to exempt the owner from responsibility for charges accruing after the affidavit is filed. The form also requires 20 days’ notice of a lease cancellation, change, or termination. The tenant acknowledges receiving the affidavit and must pay the required city deposit within three days of occupying the property for the city to accept the affidavit.
Who needs it
A Mount Morris property owner or lessor with a written lease assigning water and sewer charges to the tenant uses this affidavit to seek exemption from bill liability.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a State of Michigan and County of Genesee jurat stating the signer is duly sworn; the owner signs and deposes before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the Mount Morris water affidavit and read its owner and tenant advisories.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Enter the property address, owner and tenant names, lease information, and expiration date.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary for the owner’s sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video and sign the owner’s jurat section as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Provide the completed affidavit to the City of Mount Morris and ensure the tenant follows the deposit instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Mount Morris. 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 Mount Morris water affidavit?
- Complete the owner, property, and lease details, then sign the sworn statement before a notary. The tenant also acknowledges receiving the affidavit and its advisory.
- Do I need to notarize the water affidavit?
- Yes. The form says the owner is duly sworn and deposes, and includes a Michigan and Genesee County jurat for the owner’s notarized signature.
- Can I sign the affidavit with an online notary?
- Michigan authorizes remote electronic notarization by its notaries. A commissioned online notary can notarize the owner’s sworn statement remotely; confirm with the city, village or township if unsure.
- What does the tenant need to do?
- The form says the tenant must pay the required deposit within three days of occupying the property. It also includes the tenant’s acknowledgment of receiving the affidavit and advisory.