Gibraltar, MI · Wayne County
As-Is Purchase Affidavit
This affidavit records a buyer’s acknowledgment of pending building violations and agreement to correct them within 180 days when purchasing a Gibraltar property in as-is condition.
- 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 City of Gibraltar Building Department form identifies the property and buyer, acknowledges receipt of the City violations report, and records the buyer’s agreement to correct pending violations within 180 days to the department’s satisfaction. It also warns that legal action or civil infraction tickets may follow if the new owner does not comply with the agreement and city codes or ordinances. The form includes buyer and notary sections, plus an office-use area.
Who needs it
A buyer purchasing a Gibraltar property in as-is condition with pending building violations uses this form to acknowledge the violations and agree to correct them within 180 days.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the buyer or buyers sign before the notary, who completes the date, signature, county, and commission-expiration details.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Download the City of Gibraltar As-Is Purchase Affidavit.
- 2
Fill In Buyer and Property Details
Enter the property address and buyer information, acknowledge the violations report, and complete the buyer fields.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization before signing the affidavit.
- 4
Sign During the Video Session
Sign before the notary during the video session so the notary can complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit the Completed Form
Submit the notarized affidavit to the City of Gibraltar Building Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Gibraltar. 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 notarize the As-Is Purchase Affidavit online?
- Complete the buyer and property details, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video session when instructed, and submit the completed affidavit to the City of Gibraltar.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat stating that the buyer signs before a notary, with spaces for the notary’s signature and commission expiration.
- What does the buyer agree to in this form?
- The buyer acknowledges pending building violations and agrees to correct them within 180 days to the satisfaction of the Gibraltar Building Department. The form also warns of possible legal action or civil infraction tickets for noncompliance.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this affidavit?
- Michigan authorizes remote electronic notarization by its commissioned notaries. Under MCL 55.285a, a notarial act performed in another state by an authorized officer has the same effect as a Michigan notarial act. Confirm with the city, village or township if unsure.