Salem, WV · Harrison County
Vacant or Uninhabitable Structure Registration Form
This form registers a vacant or uninhabitable structure in Salem and collects property, utility, status, and owner information from the property owner or designated local agent.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Salem · Salem, Harrison County, West Virginia
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- salemwestvirginia.com
- 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
Use this form to register a vacant or uninhabitable structure with the City of Salem. It asks for the property address and tax map and parcel ID, the structure’s status and utility details, and information about the owner; a nonresident owner must provide a designated local property agent. The form also allows a new or renewal registration and states that fees depend on how many years the property has been vacant.
Who needs it
Owners registering a vacant or uninhabitable structure in Salem need this form, and nonresident owners must provide information for a designated local property agent.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment certificate, and the person whose name is signed on the form must acknowledge that signature before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Vacant or Uninhabitable Structure Registration Form.
- 2
Fill In Property and Owner Details
Complete the registration type, property and utility information, and applicable owner or local agent details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the form’s acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Acknowledge your signature before the notary during the online session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed registration form to the City of Salem.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Salem. 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 Salem vacant structure registration form?
- Provide the property address, tax map and parcel ID, structure status, utility information, and owner details. Nonresident owners must also provide a designated local property agent.
- Do I need to sign this form before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment certificate stating that the person whose name is signed on the writing acknowledges it before a notary.
- Can I sign this form with a remote online notary?
- West Virginia authorizes remote online and remote ink notarization. A commissioned online notary must be separately registered with the Secretary of State to perform remote online notarial acts.
- Where do I submit the completed registration form?
- The form lists the City of Salem at 229 West Main Street. Confirm with the city or county clerk if unsure.