Highlands, NY · Orange County
Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Detector Affidavit
This affidavit lets property owners attest that smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are installed, maintained, and operable at a property in the Town of Highlands.
- 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 affidavit records an owner's statements about smoke and carbon monoxide detector placement and condition at the property. The form says it is submitted by the owner or owners to the Town of Highlands Building Department in accordance with the listed fire, property maintenance, and building code requirements; contact the department if you are unsure when it is needed.
Who needs it
The owner or owners of real property in the Town of Highlands complete and submit this affidavit to attest to detector installation and condition.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get the Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Detector Affidavit from the Town of Highlands.
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Fill In the Form
Complete the property details and review the detector statements. Leave the notary section for your appointment.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification, then sign and swear to or affirm the affidavit during the video session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Send the notarized affidavit to the Town of Highlands Building Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Highlands. 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 notarize the detector affidavit online?
- Complete the affidavit, book a session with a commissioned online notary, and sign and swear to or affirm it during the video session. Submit the notarized form to the Town of Highlands Building Department.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn-before-me jurat, so the owner or owners must swear to or affirm the affidavit before a notary.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this form?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. A commissioned online notary can conduct the session remotely.
- When should I submit the affidavit?
- The form states that the owner or owners submit it to the Town of Highlands Building Department. Contact the department about timing; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Detector Affidavit in other Orange County cities
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