Monroe, NY · Orange County
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Compliance Affidavit
This affidavit documents that a one- or two-family home has operable smoke and carbon monoxide alarms when its transferors transfer the property.
- 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
Monroe’s form lets the transferor or transferors attest that a one- or two-family dwelling has operable smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms at the time of transfer. It asks for the property address and transferor signatures, and states that the affidavit is made in accordance with Executive Law §373, subdivision 5. Use it for a property transfer when this affidavit is requested; check with the city if you are unsure whether it is required.
Who needs it
Transferors of a one- or two-family dwelling use this affidavit to attest that operable smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are installed when the property is transferred.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get Monroe’s Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Compliance Affidavit.
- 2
Fill In the Property Details
Complete the address fields and identify the transferor or transferors. Do not sign before your notary session.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each transferor signs and swears to the affidavit during the notary’s video session.
- 5
Submit the Affidavit
Submit the completed affidavit as requested for the property transfer.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from 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 complete the alarm compliance affidavit?
- Enter the property address and details requested on the form, then have each transferor sign and swear to the affidavit before a notary.
- Do I need to have this affidavit notarized?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn-to-before-me jurat, so each transferor must swear to the affidavit before a notary.
- Can I sign this affidavit with a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Arrange to sign during the notary’s video session.
- When should I use this affidavit?
- The form is for transferors of a one- or two-family home to attest that operable smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are installed at the time of transfer. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.