North Providence, RI · Providence County
Affidavit of Mailing
This affidavit records that the person filing it mailed first-class notices to all abutting property owners within the required radius for an application submitted for a street address.
- 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 of Mailing states that, on behalf of an application for a specified street address, the signer mailed notices by first-class mail to all abutting property owners within the required radius. The signer provides their name and signature, the date, and the address associated with the application. Use it to document the mailing connected with an application submission; the form does not identify a specific application type or mailing radius.
Who needs it
The person acting on behalf of an application for a street address who mailed first-class notices to abutting property owners within the required radius should complete this affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment: the signer personally appears before the notary and acknowledges signing the affidavit voluntarily for its stated purpose.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Affidavit of Mailing PDF for your application.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Enter the date, application street address, and printed name. Leave the signature for the notary appointment.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear before the notary by video and acknowledge that you signed voluntarily for the stated purpose.
- 5
Submit to the City
Follow the application instructions to submit the completed affidavit with your application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from North Providence. 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 of Mailing?
- Enter the date, application street address, and your printed name, then sign before a notary. The affidavit states that first-class notices were mailed to abutting property owners within the required radius.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment stating that the signer personally appeared before the notary and acknowledged signing voluntarily for the stated purpose.
- Can I notarize this affidavit online in Rhode Island?
- Rhode Island permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries in 2022. A commissioned online notary can perform a remote notarization under R.I. Gen. Laws §§42-30.1-12.1 and 42-30.1-12.2.
- Where do I submit the completed affidavit?
- The form says the affidavit is on behalf of an application but does not state where to submit it. Follow the application instructions and confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.