Ohiopyle, PA · Fayette County
UCC Recreational Cabin Affidavit
The UCC Recreational Cabin Affidavit is completed by a cabin owner and submitted to the municipality where the cabin will be constructed to support a UCC construction-requirements exclusion.
- 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 records the owner’s statements that the cabin will be used only for recreation and will meet the listed conditions, such as not serving as a residence or for commercial purposes. The form says to submit it to the municipality where the cabin will be constructed and explains that it satisfies only one condition for the exclusion under Act 92 of 2004. Owners must also follow the additional requirements stated on the form.
Who needs it
A cabin owner seeking to satisfy one condition for excluding a recreational cabin from UCC construction requirements submits this form to the municipality where it will be built.
Why it needs a notary
The Owner Attestation includes a notary-public block; the cabin owner signs the attestation in the presence of the notary and provides the signing date.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Affidavit
Get the UCC Recreational Cabin Affidavit and review its owner statements and additional requirements.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Enter the cabin site, tax parcel, municipality, and owner information; type or print legibly.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary before signing the Owner Attestation.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the Owner Attestation during the online notarization session in the notary’s presence.
- 5
Submit To The Municipality
Submit the completed affidavit to the municipality where the cabin will be constructed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Ohiopyle. 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 submit the UCC Recreational Cabin Affidavit?
- Complete the requested information, sign the Owner Attestation in front of a notary, and submit the form to the municipality where the cabin will be constructed.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The Owner Attestation says the owner signs the statement in the presence of a notary public.
- Can I sign this affidavit with a commissioned online notary?
- Pennsylvania authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under 57 Pa.C.S. §306.1, and a notarial act performed in another state has the same effect under 57 Pa.C.S. §311. Confirm with the city, borough or township if unsure.
- Does submitting this form meet every requirement for the UCC exclusion?
- No. The form states that submission satisfies only one condition. It also lists additional owner requirements, including safety equipment and written notices in the sales agreement and deed upon sale.