Princeton, WV · Mercer County
Voluntary Consent for Demolition or Removal
This form lets a property owner or conservator/guardian voluntarily authorize the City of Princeton Code Enforcement Department to demolish or remove a structure at a specified property.
- 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 identifies the property and structure, records the owner’s voluntary consent for the City to remove the structure and its contents, and explains that the land remains under the owner’s ownership. It also states that the signer will receive no compensation for disposed materials or contents and agrees not to hold the City or its agents responsible for occurrences arising from the work. Submit it when asking the City to take this action.
Who needs it
A legal owner or conservator/guardian seeking to authorize the City of Princeton to demolish or remove a structure from the identified property needs this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a sworn jurat stating it was taken and sworn to before a notary; the owner or owners sign and swear before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the City of Princeton voluntary consent form for demolition or removal.
- 2
Fill In the Property Details
Enter the property address, map and parcel numbers or other description, and identify the structure.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization before signing the form.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the form during the online notary session; any other owner signing should also appear as required.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed form to the City of Princeton Code Enforcement Department and follow its submission instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Princeton. 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 voluntary demolition consent form?
- Identify the property and structure, review the consent terms, then sign and swear to the form before a notary. Submit the completed form to the City of Princeton Code Enforcement Department.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a jurat stating it was taken and sworn to before a notary. The owner or owners should wait to sign until they are before the notary.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- West Virginia authorizes remote online and remote ink notarization for its own notaries who register with the Secretary of State. An authorized notary’s act from another state has the same effect under West Virginia law.
- Where do I submit the completed form?
- The form is addressed to the City of Princeton Code Enforcement Department. Contact the Department to confirm how it wants the completed consent submitted.
- What if I am unsure which office should receive the form?
- Contact the City of Princeton Code Enforcement Department for this form; confirm with the city or county clerk if unsure.