Smithfield, VA · Isle of Wight County
Affidavit
This affidavit records an affiant’s sworn statement that the statements above are true and accurate, for submission to Smithfield’s Community Development & Planning Department.
- 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 one-page form lets an affiant swear or affirm that statements above are true and accurate to the best of their knowledge and belief. It identifies Smithfield’s Community Development & Planning Department and provides spaces for the affiant’s name and signature, the place and date of notarization, and the notary’s registration number, signature, commission expiration, and seal. Use it when the department requests this affidavit; the form does not specify what statements or application it supports.
Who needs it
Anyone asked to submit this affidavit to Smithfield’s Community Development & Planning Department must complete it and have their statement notarized.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment and sworn-to block stating the affiant subscribed and swore before the notary; the affiant signs the affidavit before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get the Affidavit PDF from the City of Smithfield.
- 2
Complete The Affidavit
Fill in the affiant information and any statements requested for the form.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the affidavit before the notary during the video session.
- 5
Submit To The Department
Submit the completed, notarized affidavit to Smithfield’s Community Development & Planning Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Smithfield. 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 complete the Smithfield affidavit?
- Enter the requested information, sign as the affiant before a notary, and ensure the notary completes the date, registration number, signature, commission expiration, and seal.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form states that the affiant subscribed and swore before a notary, so sign in the notary’s presence.
- Can I notarize this affidavit online?
- Virginia authorized remote online notarization effective July 1, 2012. A commissioned online notary can notarize by video; confirm the receiving department accepts the completed document.
- Where do I submit the completed affidavit?
- The form identifies Smithfield’s Community Development & Planning Department. Confirm its submission instructions; confirm with the city, town, or county if unsure.