Village of Monroe, NY · Orange County
Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide Detector Affidavit
This affidavit lets an owner of a one- or two-family residence attest that operable smoke alarms and a carbon monoxide detector are installed for submission to the Village of Monroe.
- 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 owner swears that the residence has an operable single-station smoke-detecting alarm device or devices and an operable carbon monoxide detector. The affidavit also asks whether the house has a finished basement or attic and states that it is executed to indicate compliance with the Executive Law provisions named on the form. Submit it when the Village requests this affidavit as part of its process.
Who needs it
An owner of real property improved by a one- or two-family dwelling used as a residence needs this form to attest to the installed detectors.
How to get this notarized
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Download The Affidavit
Get the Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide Detector Affidavit from the Village of Monroe.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Complete the owner, property, and finished-basement-or-attic details.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
Swear to the affidavit and sign during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Send the notarized affidavit to the Village as directed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Village of Monroe. 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 smoke alarm affidavit online?
- Complete the affidavit, then book a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to it during the video session, and submit the notarized form as directed by the Village.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn-to-before-me jurat, so the owner signing as the deponent must swear to the statements before a notary.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What does the affidavit ask the owner to confirm?
- It asks the owner to attest that operable smoke-detecting alarm devices and a carbon monoxide detector are installed, and whether the house has a finished basement or attic.