Keene, NH · Cheshire County
Affidavit in Support of Permit for Accessory Dwelling Unit
This affidavit states a property owner’s primary residence and owner-occupancy commitments for submission to Keene’s Community Development Department in support of an accessory dwelling unit permit.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Keene · Keene, Cheshire County, New Hampshire
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- keenenh.gov
- 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 property owner identifies the subject property, states whether they will occupy the primary or accessory dwelling unit, and affirms that they meet Keene’s owner-occupancy requirements. The completed affidavit is submitted to the Community Development Department in support of an accessory dwelling unit permit. It includes a sworn statement and asks the signer to declare that the information is true and correct under penalty of perjury.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking an accessory dwelling unit permit in Keene who must affirm the property’s primary-residence and owner-occupancy requirements needs this affidavit.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Affidavit
Get the Affidavit in Support of Permit for Accessory Dwelling Unit from the City of Keene.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Enter your name, primary residence address, occupancy choice, and date. Review the owner-occupancy statements.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and have your identification and unsigned affidavit ready.
- 4
Sign During The Video Session
Sign and swear to the affidavit before the notary during the online session.
- 5
Submit It To The City
Send the completed affidavit to Keene’s Community Development Department at the address listed on the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Keene. 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 ADU affidavit?
- The form says to submit the completed affidavit to the Community Development Department, City of Keene, at 3 Washington Street, Keene, New Hampshire 03431.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an oath block for a Justice of the Peace or notary public. Sign and swear to the statements before the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this affidavit?
- New Hampshire law authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under RSA 456-B:6-a, effective February 6, 2022. RSA 456-B:4 recognizes qualifying notarial acts performed by an authorized officer of another state. Ask the department if unsure whether it will accept your notarized document.
- What information does the affidavit ask me to affirm?
- You identify the subject property, indicate which dwelling unit you will occupy, and affirm that you meet Keene’s owner-occupancy requirements, including having a domicile and place of abode there.