Charlestown, RI · Washington County
Owner Affidavit
This affidavit is for a Charlestown property owner or occupant who has applied for a building, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical permit and plans to perform the permitted work.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Charlestown · Charlestown, Washington County, Rhode Island
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- charlestownri.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 affidavit identifies the owner or occupant, the Charlestown property, and the permit or permits received from the Town Building Official. The signer states they will perform work without assistance, comply with applicable codes, and correct code violations. If they later hire someone for the permitted work, they agree to use a licensed or registered contractor and provide that contractor’s credentials to the Building Official’s office.
Who needs it
A property owner or occupant who has applied for and received a Charlestown building, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical permit and will perform the work.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Owner Affidavit from the Town of Charlestown.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Enter the property and permit information and review the statements about performing work and hiring contractors.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with Rush Notary and have the completed form ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the affidavit before the commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Follow the Town of Charlestown’s instructions to submit the notarized affidavit.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Charlestown. 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 notarize the Owner Affidavit?
- Complete the affidavit, then sign and swear to it before a notary. With Rush Notary, you can meet a commissioned online notary by video and submit the completed form to the Town of Charlestown.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat, so the owner or occupant must sign and swear to the affidavit before the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this affidavit?
- Rhode Island authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under R.I. Gen. Laws §§42-30.1-12.1 and 42-30.1-12.2. Check with the Town of Charlestown about its submission procedures.
- Where do I submit the completed affidavit?
- The form refers to the Town of Charlestown Building Official and the Building Official’s office. Contact the town about how to submit the signed affidavit; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.