Mount Hope, NY · Orange County
Affidavit of Architect
This affidavit certifies that permitted building work meets applicable code and approved-plan requirements; it is filed with the Town of Mount Hope Building Inspector when applying for a certificate of occupancy.
- 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 person signing certifies that the building was constructed under a Town of Mount Hope permit, follows the submitted plans and applicable building and energy codes, and is safe for human occupancy. The form is to be filed with the Building Inspector when the job is completed and a certificate of occupancy is sought. It calls for an engineer or architect’s stamp and signature when applicable; where plans are not stamped, it provides for a notarized signature or an experienced superintendent who supervised construction.
Who needs it
A person responsible for certifying permitted building work—such as the architect, engineer, or experienced superintendent—needs this form for a certificate of occupancy filing.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a sworn-to-before-me jurat; the person making the construction certification signs and swears to it before the notary when a notarized signature is used.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Download the Affidavit of Architect from the Town of Mount Hope.
- 2
Complete the Certification
Enter the permit and property details, then complete the certification as directed by the form.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary if your signature must be notarized.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show your identification and sign and swear to the affidavit during the video session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
File the completed affidavit with the Town of Mount Hope Building Inspector when applying for a certificate of occupancy.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Mount Hope. 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 architect affidavit notarized online?
- Complete the certification, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the affidavit during the video session, and submit the completed form to the Town of Mount Hope Building Inspector.
- Do I need to notarize this form?
- The form calls for a notarized signature when plans are not stamped, unless an experienced superintendent who supervised construction signs instead. Follow the form’s instructions for your situation.
- Who signs the affidavit?
- The form identifies a licensed engineer, architect, or qualified person who supervised the work as the certifier. The signature must be stamped and signed where required by the form.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this affidavit?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c. Ask the Town of Mount Hope whether it will accept the completed form in your filing; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.