Barrington, RI · Bristol County
Flood Zone Homeowner and Contractor Affidavit
This two-page form contains sworn affidavits for property owners and contractors documenting a Barrington project’s flood-zone location and project value compared with the property’s assessed value.
- 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 provides separate sworn statements for a property owner and a contractor about a project in a flood zone. Each affidavit identifies the property and building permit, states the flood zone and assessed value, and affirms that the project value does not exceed 50% of the property’s assessed value. The form is for use with a project application to the Building Official’s office.
Who needs it
A Barrington property owner or the project contractor may need to complete the applicable affidavit for a building permit project in a flood zone.
Why it needs a notary
Both affidavits include a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the property owner or contractor signing the applicable statement must swear to it before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the two-page Flood Zone Homeowner and Contractor Affidavit from the Town of Barrington.
- 2
Complete the Applicable Affidavit
Fill out the homeowner or contractor statement with the property, project, flood-zone, permit, and value information requested.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary before signing the sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and sign and swear to the applicable affidavit during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed affidavit to the Town of Barrington Building Official’s office with the project application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Barrington. 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 get the flood zone affidavit notarized online?
- Complete the applicable owner or contractor affidavit, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the statement during the video session, and submit the completed form to the Town of Barrington.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. Both the homeowner and contractor sections end with a subscribed-and-sworn statement and a notary block. The person completing the applicable affidavit must swear to it before the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Rhode Island authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations. A commissioned online notary can conduct the notarization by video; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure whether the town accepts the notarized form.
- Which affidavit should I complete?
- The form has a homeowner affidavit and a contractor affidavit. The homeowner statement is for the property owner; the contractor statement is for the project contractor.