West Miami, FL · Miami-Dade County
Affidavit of Compliance with Roof Decking Attachment and Secondary Water Barrier Hurricane Mitigation Retrofit
Sworn certification that roof decking, fasteners, and secondary water barriers have been strengthened per Florida hurricane mitigation standards for existing single-family homes.
- 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 certifies that a homeowner or qualifying agent has completed mandatory roof decking attachment and secondary water barrier improvements under Florida Statute 553.844 and the Florida Building Commission's Hurricane Mitigation Retrofits Manual. The form documents compliance with these storm-hardening requirements and is submitted to the building department with a roofing permit application for verification and approval.
Who needs it
Homeowners or their contractors completing hurricane mitigation roof work on existing single-family residences in order to permit and verify the retrofit work.
Why it needs a notary
This form must be notarized because it is a sworn affidavit attesting to the completion of mandated hurricane mitigation work, and the building official requires authenticated owner or agent certification.
How to get this notarized
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Step 1
Complete the Affidavit of Compliance with Roof Decking Attachment and Secondary Water Barrier form with all required information about your hurricane mitigation retrofit project.
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Step 2
Do not sign the affidavit. You must sign it in the presence of a notary public.
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Step 3
Gather your valid, government-issued photo identification (e.g., driver's license, passport).
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Step 4
Schedule an appointment with a City Notary public in West Miami or visit a walk-in location.
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Step 5
Present your unsigned affidavit and ID to the notary. Sign the form when instructed by the notary.
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Step 6
The notary will verify your identity, witness your signature, and affix their seal and signature to the affidavit.
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Step 7
Submit your notarized Affidavit of Compliance along with your roofing permit application to the West Miami building department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from West Miami. 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 the Affidavit of Compliance for Roof Decking Attachment and Secondary Water Barrier?
- This affidavit is a sworn statement certifying that hurricane mitigation improvements, such as strengthened roof decking and secondary water barriers, have been completed on an existing single-family home according to Florida statutes and building codes.
- Why do I need to notarize this Roof Retrofit Affidavit in West Miami?
- Notarization is required because this is a sworn affidavit. It authenticates the signature of the homeowner or agent, confirming their certification that the mandated hurricane mitigation work has been completed as described.
- How do I get my West Miami Roof Retrofit Affidavit notarized?
- You can get your affidavit notarized by a qualified notary public. City Notary offers convenient, reliable notarization services for all your city-government forms, ensuring proper authentication.
- Do I need this affidavit for all roofing work in Florida?
- This specific affidavit is required for existing single-family homes undergoing hurricane mitigation retrofits related to roof decking attachment and secondary water barriers, as mandated by Florida Statute 553.844.