Providence, RI · Providence County
House Meter Affidavit
Providence property owners use this affidavit to apply for a house meter that supplies electrical power to common areas only and agree to follow the stated permit conditions.
- 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 House Meter Affidavit applies for a house meter to control electrical circuits supplying power to common areas only. The property owner agrees to limit the meter to that use and to obtain a new permit from the Electrical Inspection Division before altering the service. The form warns that power may be shut off without notice if its conditions are broken, and asks for the permit number, property details, owner signature, and notary information.
Who needs it
A property owner applying to the City of Providence for a house meter serving common areas only should complete this affidavit and provide the requested property and contact details.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a NOTARY line but no printed jurat or acknowledgment wording; the property owner signs the affidavit before a commissioned online notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the House Meter Affidavit from the City of Providence.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Enter the permit number, date, property location, and owner information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit during your online notary session.
- 5
Submit It to the City
Send the completed affidavit to the City of Providence as directed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from 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 House Meter Affidavit?
- Enter the permit number, date, property location, and owner details. Sign before a commissioned online notary, then submit the completed form to the City of Providence.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit before a notary?
- The form includes a NOTARY line. The owner should sign the affidavit before a commissioned online notary and complete any notary details required for the notarization.
- Can I use a remote online notary for this form?
- Rhode Island law authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. The form itself does not specify whether the city requires a particular notarial certificate, so confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
- What does the owner agree to by signing?
- The owner agrees that the house meter will serve common areas only and that alterations to the service will be made only after the Electrical Inspection Division issues a new permit.