South Kingstown, RI · Washington County
Owner Authorization Affidavit
This affidavit authorizes a subdivision or development application and must be filed by each property owner whose land is being considered by the South Kingstown Planning Board.
- 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 signer as the sole owner, one of several owners, or an authorized representative, and confirms authority over the property’s development rights. The Town requires a separate affidavit from each owner at every stage of subdivision or development review; if ownership has not changed, an earlier affidavit may be resubmitted with an updated submittal date.
Who needs it
Each owner of property considered for subdivision or development must submit an affidavit at every review stage, unless an unchanged ownership affidavit is resubmitted with an updated date.
Why it needs a notary
The owner or authorized representative signs before the notary, who completes the Rhode Island county-and-state jurat and commission-expiration fields.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get the Owner Authorization Affidavit from the Town of South Kingstown.
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Complete the Form
Enter the owner or representative, property plat and lot, applicant, and submittal details.
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Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary.
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Submit to the Town
Send the notarized affidavit to the Town for the relevant subdivision or development review stage.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from South Kingstown. 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 get my Owner Authorization Affidavit notarized online?
- Complete the form, book with a commissioned online notary, and sign during your video session. Submit the notarized affidavit to the Town for Planning Board review.
- Do I need a separate affidavit for each property owner?
- Yes. The form says an affidavit for each owner must be submitted at each review stage. If ownership has not changed, a previously submitted affidavit may be resubmitted with an updated submittal date.
- Can I submit an affidavit signed by an online notary?
- Rhode Island permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries in 2022. Under R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 42-30.1-12.1 and 42-30.1-12.2, a commissioned online notary can perform the remote act and complete its certificate requirements.
- Where should I submit the completed affidavit?
- The form authorizes an application to be submitted to the South Kingstown Planning Department for Planning Board review. Confirm submission details with the Town; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.