Franklin, VA · City of Franklin
Mechanical Permit Affidavit
This affidavit documents that a licensed heating, venting, and air conditioning contractor or authorized agent designed a building’s system and completed the required heating and cooling load calculations for a permit.
- 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 is for a commercial or residential structure in Franklin and affirms that heating and cooling load calculations were completed using the applicable methods described on the form. The affiant also confirms the calculations were made before applying for the mechanical permit and can be provided to the field inspector upon request. The form states that inspection approval depends on the inspector reviewing and approving those calculations.
Who needs it
An owner or authorized agent for a duly licensed heating, venting, and air conditioning contractor completes this affidavit for the structure’s mechanical permit.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get the Mechanical Permit Affidavit from the City of Franklin.
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Fill Out the Form
Enter the affiant, business, property address, and applicable commercial or residential information.
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Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization with a commissioned online notary.
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Submit to the City
Submit the notarized affidavit with your mechanical permit materials to the City of Franklin.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Franklin. 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 Mechanical Permit Affidavit?
- Complete the affidavit, then meet with a commissioned online notary and sign while the notary watches by video. Submit the notarized form with your permit materials.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the affiant must appear before a notary and swear that the statements are accurate, complete, and true to the best of their knowledge.
- Can I use online notarization for this Franklin form?
- Virginia authorized remote online notarization effective July 1, 2012. Virginia Code §47.1-13.1 gives a notarial act performed elsewhere by a notary authorized there recognized, presumed-valid status in Virginia.
- Who should complete the affidavit?
- The form identifies the affiant as the owner or an authorized agent for a duly licensed heating, venting, and air conditioning contractor who designed the system and completed its load calculations.
- Where do I submit the notarized affidavit?
- The form is from the Franklin Department of Community Development. Confirm submission instructions with the department; confirm with the city, town, or county if unsure.