Baldwin, PA · Allegheny County
Code Violation Purchase Affidavits
This two-part affidavit is for property purchasers in Baldwin who acknowledge outstanding code or sanitary sewer violations and accept responsibility for repairs or abatement.
- 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 form contains separate affidavits for properties with outstanding code violations and sanitary sewer code violations. A purchaser acknowledges receiving an inspection report and accepts responsibility for addressing the listed issues after the deed transfer, with requirements tied to occupancy and repairs. Baldwin Borough may require the applicable affidavit when a property is being purchased with outstanding violations.
Who needs it
A purchaser of Baldwin property with outstanding code or sanitary sewer violations may need to complete the applicable affidavit for the borough.
Why it needs a notary
Each affidavit includes an acknowledgment block, where the purchaser signs before the notary and acknowledges executing the document for its stated purpose.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the form and identify whether the code violation or sanitary sewer violation affidavit applies.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Enter the purchaser’s name, property address, parcel ID, inspection date, and other requested information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary before signing.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the applicable affidavit during the online notary session and complete its acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit to the Borough
Send the completed affidavit to Baldwin Borough as directed by its Code Enforcement Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Baldwin. 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 Baldwin code violation affidavit?
- Download the applicable affidavit, fill in the purchaser and property details, then sign before a commissioned online notary. Submit the completed affidavit to the borough.
- Do I need to notarize this affidavit?
- Yes. The form includes a notarial acknowledgment for the purchaser’s signature. Ask Baldwin Borough which of the two affidavits applies to the property.
- Can I sign this affidavit with an online notary?
- Pennsylvania has authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries since 2020. Ask Baldwin Borough whether it accepts this affidavit completed through an online notarization.
- Where should I submit the completed affidavit?
- The form is from Baldwin Borough’s Code Enforcement Department. Contact the department about how to submit the signed affidavit; confirm with the city, borough or township if unsure.