City of Amsterdam, NY · Montgomery County
Homeowner Electrical Permit Affidavit
This affidavit is for Amsterdam homeowners applying for a residential electrical permit who agree to install the electrical changes themselves and arrange required inspections.
- 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
Amsterdam’s Engineering Department form identifies the homeowner’s residential structure and asks the homeowner to affirm responsibility for personally installing the electrical system changes listed on the permit application. The homeowner also agrees to contact the electrical inspector or Division at least 48 hours before required inspections and keep the work accessible until a Certificate of Compliance is issued. The original affidavit is filed with the electrical permit.
Who needs it
A homeowner filing an Amsterdam residential electrical permit application for a one-family or two-family structure who will personally install the electrical changes needs this affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a jurat (“Sworn to before me”); the homeowner signs and swears before a notary public or commissioner of deeds qualified in Montgomery County.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Affidavit
Get the Homeowner Electrical Permit Affidavit from the City of Amsterdam.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Print clearly, identify the residence and choose one-family or two-family. Leave the notary section unsigned.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
Swear to the affidavit and sign during the notary video session.
- 5
Submit To The City
File the original affidavit with your electrical permit at the Amsterdam Engineering Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from City of Amsterdam. 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 get the homeowner electrical permit affidavit notarized?
- Complete the form, then sign and swear to it during a video appointment with a commissioned online notary. File the original affidavit with your electrical permit.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a “Sworn to before me” jurat and a signature line for a notary public or commissioner of deeds.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this affidavit?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What does the affidavit require me to agree to?
- The homeowner affirms responsibility for personally installing the electrical changes and agrees to arrange required inspections, keep the work accessible, and file the original with the permit.