Cutler Bay, FL · Miami-Dade County
Survey Affidavit
Affidavit allowing property owners to submit surveys older than six months for building permit applications, instead of obtaining a new survey.
- Florida-licensed 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
This affidavit allows property owners to use an existing survey that is more than six months old but not older than three years when applying for a building permit with Cutler Bay. The owner attests that the survey accurately represents existing structures and site conditions. The owner also agrees to remove or obtain permits for any unpermitted structures on the property and acknowledges that such structures may affect inspections.
Who needs it
Property owners applying for building permits who have a survey between six months and three years old and want to avoid the cost of a new survey.
Why it needs a notary
The affidavit must be notarized because the property owner is making a sworn statement under oath about the accuracy and age of the survey for permit purposes.
How to get this notarized
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Step 1
Download or obtain the Cutler Bay Survey Affidavit form.
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Step 2
Complete the affidavit with your property details and survey information.
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Step 3
Do not sign the affidavit until you are in the presence of a notary public.
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Step 4
Locate a qualified notary service in Cutler Bay or a convenient online notary.
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Step 5
Present the unsigned affidavit and a valid photo ID to the notary.
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Step 6
Sign the document before the notary, who will then affix their seal and signature.
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Step 7
Submit the notarized Survey Affidavit with your building permit application to the City of Cutler Bay.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Cutler Bay. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed Florida 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
- What is a Survey Affidavit for Cutler Bay building permits?
- A Survey Affidavit allows Cutler Bay property owners to use an existing survey that is between six months and three years old for a building permit application, instead of needing a brand new one. You attest that the survey accurately reflects current property conditions.
- Do I need to notarize my Cutler Bay Survey Affidavit?
- Yes, your Cutler Bay Survey Affidavit requires notarization. This is because you are making a sworn statement under oath regarding the accuracy and age of your property survey for official governmental use in the building permit process.
- How do I get my Cutler Bay Survey Affidavit notarized quickly?
- You can get your Survey Affidavit notarized quickly by visiting a local notary public in Cutler Bay or utilizing a mobile or online notarization service. Ensure you have the completed affidavit and a valid government-issued ID ready.
- Can I use a survey older than three years with this affidavit?
- No, the Cutler Bay Survey Affidavit is specifically designed for surveys that are older than six months but not older than three years. Surveys older than three years typically require a new survey for building permit applications.