Pawtucket, RI · Providence County
House Meter Affidavit
The House Meter Affidavit is for property owners applying to Pawtucket for a house meter that supplies electrical power to common areas only.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Pawtucket · Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- pawtucketri.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
- 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
Property owners use this affidavit to apply for a house meter and affirm that its electrical service will supply power to common areas only. By signing, owners also agree that alterations to the service require a new permit from the City Electrical Inspector and acknowledge the stated consequences of violating the affidavit. The form includes a $49 recording fee requirement and must be signed before a notary.
Who needs it
Owners of property in Pawtucket applying for a house meter to supply electrical power to common areas only need this affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment block, where the property owner or owners personally appear before the notary and acknowledge signing the affidavit as their free act and deed.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Affidavit
Get the Pawtucket House Meter Affidavit and review its owner statements and notary acknowledgment.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Enter the property and owner information, and review the common-area use and permit conditions.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary and have identification ready.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear before the notary by video and acknowledge your signature when asked.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed affidavit to the City of Pawtucket and account for the stated $49 recording fee.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Pawtucket. 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 House Meter Affidavit?
- Complete the owner and property details, review the common-area and permit statements, and sign before a notary. The form states that a $49 recording fee is required.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form has an acknowledgment block stating that the signer personally appeared before the notary and acknowledged the affidavit as their free act and deed.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Rhode Island law permits a commissioned online notary to perform a notarial act for a remotely located individual under R.I. Gen. Laws §42-30.1-12.1; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
- What does the affidavit require house-meter power to serve?
- The owner affirms that the house meter will supply power to common areas only. The form also says service alterations require a new permit from the City Electrical Inspector.