Dennis Township, MT · Cape May County
Certification in Lieu of Oath
Property owners or authorized agents complete this certification to provide statements about proposed construction work and the related permit application.
What this form is
This certification records whether the applicant is the property owner or an authorized agent and asks for statements about the proposed work, plans, prior approvals, and contractor registration. Owners can identify work they will perform or supervise, while agents provide their authorization and contact information. The form also directs applicants seeking lead hazard abatement to include a Homeowner or Building Owner Affidavit.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized agents complete the section that applies to them when making the related construction permit application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This certification is signed and dated without a notary; for lead hazard abatement, include the Homeowner or Building Owner Affidavit, whose notarization requirements are not stated here.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Certification in Lieu of Oath PDF.
- 2
Complete The Applicable Section
Complete the owner section if you own the property, or the agent section if you are applying on the owner's behalf.
- 3
Gather Any Required Attachment
For lead hazard abatement, include the Homeowner or Building Owner Affidavit specified on the form.
- 4
Sign And Submit
Sign and date the certification, then submit it to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Certification in Lieu of Oath?
- It records whether the applicant is the property owner or an authorized agent and includes certifications about proposed construction work and prior approvals.
- Who completes this certification?
- The owner in fee completes the owner section. If the applicant is not the owner, the authorized agent completes the agent section.
- Do I need a notary for the Certification in Lieu of Oath?
- No. The certification is signed and dated without a notary. For lead hazard abatement, include the specified Homeowner or Building Owner Affidavit; this form does not state its notarization requirements.
- How do I submit the Certification in Lieu of Oath?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Certification in Lieu of Oath doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Dennis Township form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.