Kent, NY · Putnam County
Affidavit for Accessory Apartment
This affidavit records an owner’s and occupant’s statements about a property’s single-family residence and accessory apartment for submission to the Town of Kent.
- 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 asks the owner and occupant to confirm that the owner lives in the single-family residence, that the accessory apartment is occupied or intended for occupancy, and that the property meets the form’s stated requirements. Both individuals also affirm that their statements are true and that they will not knowingly violate the conditions described. Submit it to the Town of Kent as part of the accessory-apartment process; check with the town about any additional filing instructions.
Who needs it
A property owner and the accessory-apartment occupant complete this affidavit when submitting the Town of Kent’s accessory-apartment paperwork.
Why it needs a notary
The form has separate jurat blocks stating “sworn to before me” for the owner and occupant, and both must sign before a notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get the Affidavit for Accessory Apartment from the Town of Kent.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the requested information and review the statements with both the owner and occupant.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for both signers.
- 4
Sign on Video
The owner and occupant appear on video, sign before the notary, and take their oaths.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Send the notarized affidavit to the Town of Kent following its submission instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Kent. 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 accessory-apartment affidavit online?
- Complete the form, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. The owner and occupant each appear on video, sign before the notary, and take an oath for their separate jurat blocks.
- Do I need both the owner and occupant to sign before a notary?
- Yes. The affidavit includes separate sworn-statement blocks for the owner and occupant. Both individuals should sign before a notary and complete their respective jurat sections.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under Executive Law §135-c. A commissioned online notary can notarize the signatures remotely; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What should I do after the affidavit is notarized?
- Submit the completed affidavit to the Town of Kent with any other materials required for the accessory-apartment process. Check with the town for its current submission instructions.