Madison, MT · Morris County

No notary required

Certification in Lieu of Oath

Madison property applicants use this form to certify that a survey more than six months old still accurately shows existing conditions and improvements.

What this form is

For surveys more than six months old, this form lets an applicant certify that the attached survey accurately represents existing conditions and shows all improvements. The applicant provides the property address, block, and lot, and certifies that no additions or changes have been made since the survey date. It also warns that willfully false statements may be punished.

Who needs it

Applicants submitting a survey more than six months old use this form to certify that it reflects current property conditions and improvements.

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 without a notary; the applicant signs and dates it, with no notarized or sworn attachment or related step stated.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the Certification in Lieu of Oath PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Enter the property address, block, and lot, and complete the certification.

  3. 3

    Attach The Survey

    Attach the survey being certified; the form is for surveys more than six months old.

  4. 4

    Sign And Submit

    Sign and date the form, then submit it to the city department named on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Certification in Lieu of Oath certify?
The applicant certifies that the attached survey accurately represents existing conditions, shows all improvements, and that no additions or changes have been made since its date.
Who uses this Madison form?
Applicants submitting surveys more than six months old use this form to certify that the survey reflects existing property conditions and improvements.
Do I need a notary for the Certification in Lieu of Oath?
No. The applicant signs and dates this certification without a notary. The document does not state that any attachment or related step must be notarized or sworn.
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 Madison form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.