Woonsocket, RI · Providence County
Absentee Landlord Affidavit
This affidavit lets a property owner register as an absentee landlord with the City of Woonsocket by providing property and contact details and swearing that the information is accurate.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Woonsocket · Woonsocket, Providence County, Rhode Island
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- woonsocketri.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 is for a property owner registering as an absentee landlord pursuant to the cited ordinances of the City of Woonsocket. It collects the property location, owner’s address and phone number, and property manager’s contact information, then asks the owner to certify the details are true and accurate. The owner returns the completed, notarized affidavit to the City Clerk’s Office.
Who needs it
A property owner registering as an absentee landlord in Woonsocket should complete this affidavit and provide the requested property and contact information.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the property owner signs the affidavit before a notary public, who completes the notarial portion.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the Absentee Landlord Affidavit from the City of Woonsocket.
- 2
Fill In the Requested Details
Enter the property location, owner contact information, and property manager details, then review the certification.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and have the completed form ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit during the online notary session when instructed.
- 5
Submit to the City
Return the notarized affidavit to the Woonsocket City Clerk’s Office at the address on the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Woonsocket. 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 submit the absentee landlord affidavit?
- Complete the owner, property, and property manager information, sign before a notary, and return the affidavit to the City Clerk’s Office at the address shown on the form.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says it must be subscribed and sworn before a notary public, so sign it in the notary’s presence.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Rhode Island permits remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under R.I. Gen. Laws §§42-30.1-12.1 and 42-30.1-12.2. Confirm the city will accept the remotely notarized affidavit.
- What information does the affidavit request?
- It requests the property location, owner’s name and contact details, property manager’s contact details, and the owner’s certification that the information is true and accurate.
- Where should I return the completed form?
- The form directs you to return it to the City Clerk’s Office, 169 Main Street, Woonsocket, Rhode Island 02895. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.