Jackson, MI · Jackson County
Affidavit of Disclosure
This affidavit lets a home buyer acknowledge receiving notice of Chapter 14 Housing Code violations and accept responsibility for required repairs before returning it to the City of Jackson.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Jackson · Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- cityofjackson.org
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
- 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 buyer uses this affidavit to acknowledge receipt of the seller’s disclosure, the City of Jackson Code Enforcement Inspector’s Notice of Violation, and the related Inspection Report. The buyer also accepts responsibility for completing the required repairs and rehabilitation. The form asks for the property and buyer information, a notarial oath, and return of the original affidavit to the third floor of City Hall with a copy of the sale documents.
Who needs it
A buyer of a property with Chapter 14 Housing Code violations identified in the City of Jackson’s Notice of Violation and Inspection Report needs this affidavit.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the Affidavit of Disclosure form for the property.
- 2
Complete the Blanks
Print the requested buyer, seller, property, and contact information. Read the affidavit before signing.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
- 5
Submit to the City
Return the original affidavit to the third floor of City Hall with a copy of the sale documents.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Jackson. 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 submit the completed affidavit?
- The form directs you to return the original affidavit to the third floor of City Hall with a copy of the sale documents.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn-before-me jurat, so the buyer signs before the notary administers the oath.
- Can I use online notarization for this affidavit?
- Michigan authorizes its notaries to perform remote electronic notarizations. A commissioned online notary can handle the notarization, but ask the city how it accepts a remotely notarized original; confirm with the city, village or township if unsure.
- What documents does the buyer acknowledge?
- The buyer acknowledges receiving the City of Jackson Code Enforcement Inspector’s Notice of Violation and Inspection Report and accepts responsibility for the repairs and rehabilitation required in them.