Sanford, NC · Lee County
Affidavit of On-Site Wastewater Existing System
This affidavit is a property owner’s sworn statement about an existing on-site wastewater system, filed with a permit application when the applicant seeks the form’s specified exemption.
- 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
This affidavit is a property owner’s sworn statement about an existing on-site wastewater system and proposed building work. Sanford requires it only when a permit applicant seeks the exemption identified on the form. The owner affirms that construction will meet system setback requirements and will not increase the existing system’s design daily flow or wastewater strength. It also includes space for the property address and parcel identification, the owner’s signature, and a notary jurat.
Who needs it
A property owner needs this affidavit when applying for a building permit and seeking the on-site wastewater system exemption identified on the form.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get the one-page existing wastewater system affidavit from Sanford’s form source.
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Fill In the Property Details
Provide the inspection department, property address and parcel identification, and the owner’s full name.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary, after checking whether Sanford accepts that notarization method.
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Submit to the City
Include the completed affidavit with the permit application when seeking the exemption described on the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Sanford. 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 this wastewater system affidavit?
- Enter the property address and parcel identification, print the owner’s full name, and sign and date as the affiant in front of a notary. The form includes a jurat for the notary.
- Do I need this affidavit with every permit application?
- No. The form says it is required only with a permit application when the applicant is seeking the exemption specified on the form.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- North Carolina’s remote electronic notarization program has not launched. Emergency video notarization is different and requires the signer and notary to be in North Carolina. Ask Sanford whether it accepts your intended notarization method; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- What does the owner affirm in the affidavit?
- The owner affirms that proposed construction will meet on-site wastewater system setback requirements and will not increase the existing system’s design daily flow or wastewater strength.