West New York, NJ · Hudson County
Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Compliance Application
This application requests a West New York smoke detector and carbon monoxide alarm compliance certificate for owners, sellers, landlords, or their authorized representatives preparing for a change of occupant.
- 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
West New York’s Fire Prevention Bureau uses this form to request a certificate of smoke alarm, carbon monoxide alarm, and portable fire extinguisher compliance for a change of occupant. Applicants can provide dwelling details and apply for an inspection or complete the certification in lieu of inspection by checking the required items and signing the sworn statement. The form says certificates are valid for six months and may be followed by an inspection within twelve months after affidavit approval.
Who needs it
Owners, sellers, landlords, or authorized representatives seeking a West New York compliance certificate for a change of occupant should complete the applicable sections.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Compliance Application.
- 2
Fill In The Applicable Sections
Enter the dwelling, owner or representative, alarm, and contact details, and complete the required checks for the selected application option.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the sworn certification section.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the certification during the video session so the notary can complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Send the completed application and required fee to the West New York Office of Fire Prevention according to its instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from West New York. 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 affidavit section?
- Complete the applicable dwelling and alarm information, then sign the sworn certification in front of a commissioned online notary. The notary completes the jurat.
- Do I need to have the form notarized?
- The certification in lieu of inspection includes a sworn-and-subscribed jurat and notary signature line. Sign that section before a notary.
- Can I complete the notarization online?
- New Jersey has permanently authorized remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its own notaries since October 2021. N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.14 gives an authorized officer’s notarial act performed in another state the same effect as an act performed by a notary in New Jersey.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- The form is for the Town of West New York Office of Fire Prevention. Check with the office about submission instructions and whether your application should use the inspection or affidavit option; confirm with the municipality if unsure.