Pawtucket, RI · Providence County
Payment In Lieu Of House Meter Recording Fee
This owner affidavit describes an arrangement to supply uninterrupted power to common-area smoke and carbon detector circuits and is for Pawtucket property owners submitting it to the city.
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
The form lets property owners state that they have arranged uninterrupted power to common-area branch circuits for smoke and carbon detectors, and acknowledge conditions about changes to that service and required permits. It is labeled “In Lieu of House Meter $49.00 Recording Fee Required” and is addressed to Pawtucket’s Division of Zoning & Code Enforcement. Owners complete and sign it when using the described power arrangement for this purpose.
Who needs it
Pawtucket property owners using an arrangement to provide uninterrupted power to common-area smoke and carbon detector circuits may need to submit this affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a jurat-style “before me personally appeared” block; the owner or owners named in the affidavit sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get the Payment in Lieu of House Meter Recording Fee form from the City of Pawtucket.
- 2
Fill In Owner And Property Details
Complete the owner names and property location, and review the affidavit’s power and permit statements.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary before signing.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the affidavit during the notary’s live video session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the notarized form to the City of Pawtucket as directed.
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 fee affidavit?
- Enter the property and owner information, review the statements about uninterrupted power and permits, then sign before a notary. Submit the completed affidavit to the city as directed.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a “before me personally appeared” notarial block and spaces for the notary’s signature and commission expiration.
- Can I sign the Pawtucket affidavit online?
- Rhode Island law authorizes remote online notarization. You can sign during a video session with a commissioned online notary; confirm the city will accept the notarized form.
- Where should I submit the completed affidavit?
- The form is addressed to Pawtucket’s Division of Zoning & Code Enforcement. Confirm the submission process and any recording-fee details with the city or town clerk if unsure.