East Montpelier, VT · Washington County
Certificate of Compliance
This four-page certificate documents that a permitted building or addition in a flood hazard area was completed in accordance with its zoning permit and approvals, for the landowner to submit to the Town of East Montpelier.
- 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 applies to structures in flood hazard areas that require a zoning permit, except accessory structures to single-family dwellings. The landowner certifies that the project meets the permit and approval conditions, then submits the completed form to the Zoning Administrator before the permit expires and before the structure is occupied or used. Required energy standards documentation and wastewater inspection reports may also need to be filed.
Who needs it
A landowner with a permitted project in a flood hazard area, other than an accessory structure to a single-family dwelling, must complete and submit this certificate.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the landowner signs and swears to the project certification before the notary, who completes the notary signature and date.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get the Certificate of Compliance from the Town of East Montpelier.
- 2
Complete Project Details
Fill in the landowner, property, permit, project, and modification information that applies.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
The landowner signs and swears to the certification during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Send the completed certificate to the East Montpelier Zoning Administrator before the permit expires.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from East Montpelier. 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 completed certificate?
- After the landowner signs before a notary, submit the completed certificate to the East Montpelier Zoning Administrator before the zoning permit expires.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The landowner must certify and swear to the project information in the presence of a notary public, who completes the jurat.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- A commissioned online notary may perform a remote notarization. A notary commissioned in Vermont needs a separate Special Endorsement from OPR to notarize remotely; most do not hold one.
- Where do I file any required energy standards certificate?
- The form says any required Vermont Energy Standards Certificate must be filed with the East Montpelier Town Clerk before a certificate of compliance is issued. Confirm with the town or city clerk if unsure.