Carbondale, PA · Lackawanna County
Affidavit for Exoneration
This affidavit lets a property owner of record request exoneration from Carbondale’s garbage fee by swearing that the premises were vacant and unoccupied during stated dates.
- 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 identifies the property, parcel and bill numbers, dwelling units, amount paid, year, vacancy dates, and requested garbage-fee exoneration amount. A property owner of record uses it to ask the City of Carbondale for fee exoneration based on the premises being vacant and unoccupied. The form includes a warning about penalties for violations.
Who needs it
A property owner of record who wants to request Carbondale garbage-fee exoneration because the premises were vacant and unoccupied during stated dates needs this affidavit.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the City of Carbondale Affidavit for Exoneration form.
- 2
Fill In the Property Details
Complete the owner, property, payment, vacancy-date, and requested exoneration fields.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary before signing.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the affidavit during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the notarized affidavit to the City of Carbondale.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Carbondale. 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 Affidavit for Exoneration?
- Enter the property, parcel and bill details, amount paid, year, vacancy dates, and requested exoneration amount. Sign and swear to the affidavit before a notary, then submit it to the city.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says it must be sworn to and subscribed before a notary. The property owner named in the affidavit should sign and swear to its statements in the notary’s presence.
- Can I use an online notary for this affidavit?
- Pennsylvania authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Confirm with the city, borough or township if unsure whether Carbondale will accept this affidavit with online notarization.
- What information does the affidavit ask for?
- It asks for the owner’s name and mailing address, property location, parcel and bill numbers, dwelling units, payment details, dates of vacancy, and requested garbage-fee exoneration amount.