Carnegie, PA · Allegheny County
Occupancy Affidavit
The Occupancy Affidavit is a sworn statement for a property owner or other signer who agrees not to use or occupy a Carnegie property until required permits are issued and repairs are completed.
- 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 Occupancy Affidavit asks the signer to swear that they will not use or occupy the listed property until all required permits are issued and repairs are completed to bring the premises into compliance with Borough ordinances and adopted codes. A signer uses it when the Borough requires this commitment for a property. The form includes spaces for the signer’s name, property address, signature, and a notary’s jurat and commission expiration.
Who needs it
A person asked by the Borough of Carnegie to make this commitment for a property must complete the affidavit before using or occupying the premises.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the named signer must swear to the occupancy statement and sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Occupancy Affidavit from the Borough of Carnegie.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Print the signer’s name and the property address, and review the occupancy statement.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary before signing.
- 4
Sign on Video
Meet the notary online, swear to the statement, and sign when instructed.
- 5
Submit to the Borough
Return the completed, notarized affidavit to the Borough of Carnegie as directed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Carnegie. 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 Occupancy Affidavit?
- Print your name and the Carnegie property address, review the occupancy commitment, and wait to sign until you meet with the notary. The signer swears to the statement before the notary.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat, so the signer must swear to the statement and sign before the notary, who completes the notarial section.
- Can I use an online notary for this affidavit?
- Pennsylvania authorizes its commissioned notaries to perform remote online notarizations. Check that the Borough will accept the completed form through this process; confirm with the city, borough or township if unsure.
- What does the occupancy commitment require?
- The signer promises not to use or occupy the property until all required permits are issued and all required repairs are completed to bring the premises into compliance with Borough ordinances and adopted codes.
Occupancy Affidavit in other Allegheny County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.