The Affidavit Addendum (FP7CA) is a DC Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR) form, printed with the Recorder of Deeds letterhead, that adds room for signatures to the D.C. Real Property Recordation and Transfer Tax Form FP 7/C. You use it when all parties to the deed cannot sign on the FP 7/C itself, and every signature must be made under oath. It is one of the DC property tax forms that travels with another form rather than standing alone. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the original PDF is published by OTR.
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What is FP7CA?
The Affidavit Addendum (FP7CA) is the DC Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR) addendum to the D.C. Real Property Recordation and Transfer Tax Form FP 7/C, used when that form has too little space for the signatures of all parties to the deed.
The form is printed as Form ROD 2 (Rev. 10/2018) under the Recorder of Deeds heading, with the address 1101 4th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024 and the phone number (202)727-5374. On the OTR website it is listed as a Real Property Affidavit Addendum.
Its layout is short:
- A property description block with the Square and Suffix entries, the lot entries and the Address of the real property or properties.
- An oath statement in which the signers swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that the return, including any accompanying schedules, documents and statements, has been examined and is correct and true to the best of their knowledge and belief. It also acknowledges that a false statement or misrepresentation is punishable by criminal penalties under the laws of the District of Columbia.
- Two columns, Grantor and Grantee, each with Typed Name, Signature and Date.
- A notary block under each column, with the text "Subscribed to and sworn before me" and a line for "My Commission Expires" in mm/dd/yy format.
The addendum carries signatures only. It is not a return and does not replace Form FP 7/C: the form states that it must be attached to that form.
Who needs to file FP7CA?
Grantors and grantees named on a deed to real property in the District of Columbia use the Affidavit Addendum (FP7CA) when the D.C. Real Property Recordation and Transfer Tax Form FP 7/C does not have enough space for the signatures of all parties to the deed.
How the parties use it:
- Grantors type their names, sign and date in the Grantor column, and the Grantor notary block is completed.
- Grantees do the same in the Grantee column, with the Grantee notary block.
Conditions printed on the form:
- All signatures must be under oath, which is why each column has a Notary Public block.
- The addendum must be attached to Form FP 7/C; it is not filed on its own.
- It describes the real property or properties by Square, Suffix, lot and Address, so it identifies the same property as the FP 7/C it accompanies.
The form says it may be used when additional space is required. If every party's signature fits on Form FP 7/C, the addendum is not called for. The form prints no rule about who may sign on behalf of another person.
When to file FP7CA
Complete the Affidavit Addendum (FP7CA) when you are preparing the D.C. Real Property Recordation and Transfer Tax Form FP 7/C and find that additional space is required for the signatures of all parties to the deed. The form says it must be attached to Form FP 7/C, so it travels with that form and has no separate due date printed on it.
Plan the signing session in advance: every signature must be made under oath, so the grantors and grantees need to sign before a notary public, who completes the "Subscribed to and sworn before me" block and the "My Commission Expires" date.
Documents you need
- D.C. Real Property Recordation and Transfer Tax Form FP 7/C: the addendum must be attached to it, and the property described on the addendum is the property on that form.
How to fill out FP7CA
Confirm you need the addendum
Use the Affidavit Addendum (FP7CA) only if Form FP 7/C has no room for the signatures of all parties to the deed. Have the FP 7/C ready, because the addendum is attached to it.
Describe the property
In the PROPERTY DESCRIPTION block, enter the Square and Suffix entries and the lot entries for each real property, then the Address. Match them to the property on Form FP 7/C.
Read the oath statement
Each signer should read the statement that the return, including any accompanying schedules, documents and statements, has been examined and is correct and true. It also states that false statements are punishable by criminal penalties under District of Columbia law.
Enter the grantors' typed names
In the Grantor column, write the Typed Name of each grantor who needs additional space.
Enter the grantees' typed names
In the Grantee column, write the Typed Name of each grantee who needs additional space.
Sign and date before a notary
Each grantor and grantee signs on the Signature line and enters the Date, in the presence of the notary, because all signatures must be under oath.
Complete the notary blocks
The notary fills in the "Subscribed to and sworn before me" text for the Grantor(s) and for the Grantee(s), signs as Notary Public and enters "My Commission Expires" in mm/dd/yy format in each block.
Review, download and attach
Check that names, signatures, dates and the property description are complete. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and attach it to Form FP 7/C as described under How to submit.
How to submit FP7CA
The Affidavit Addendum (FP7CA) has one route: attach it to the D.C. Real Property Recordation and Transfer Tax Form FP 7/C and submit the two together by whatever channel applies to the FP 7/C.
- Attach to Form FP 7/C. The form states that it must be attached to that form. Include the signed, notarized addendum in the same package as the FP 7/C.
- Recorder of Deeds details on the form. The heading of the addendum lists the Recorder of Deeds, 1101 4th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024, phone (202)727-5374. The form prints no separate mailing address, portal or appointment rule of its own, so use this phone number to confirm delivery arrangements for the FP 7/C package.
- Where to find the PDF. OTR lists the form on its page at https://otr.cfo.dc.gov/publication/rod-2-affidavit-addendum-fp7ca.
Before you send the package, check that the signatures, dates and notary blocks are complete. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting the addendum without attaching it to Form FP 7/C; the form states it must be attached to the D.C. Real Property Recordation and Transfer Tax Form FP 7/C.
- Signing before meeting the notary; the form requires all signatures to be under oath, with a Notary Public block under each column.
- Leaving out the notary's "My Commission Expires" date, which the form asks for in mm/dd/yy format under both the Grantor and Grantee blocks.
- Putting a grantor's name and signature in the Grantee column, or the reverse; each column is for one side of the deed.
- Typing a name in the Typed Name line but leaving the Signature or Date line empty.
- Skipping the property description (Square, Suffix, lot and Address), so the addendum cannot be matched to the property on Form FP 7/C.
- Using the addendum for anything other than extra signature space; the form says it is for when additional space is required for the signatures of all parties to the deed.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Affidavit Addendum (FP7CA)?
It is a DC Office of Tax and Revenue form, printed as Form ROD 2, that gives extra space for the signatures of all parties to the deed. It is an addendum to the D.C. Real Property Recordation and Transfer Tax Form FP 7/C and must be attached to it.
When do I need to use Form FP7CA?
Use it when additional space is required for the signatures of all parties to the deed to the real property described on the form. If every grantor and grantee can sign on Form FP 7/C itself, the form does not call for the addendum.
Can I file the FP7CA affidavit addendum by itself?
No. The form states that it must be attached to the D.C. Real Property Recordation and Transfer Tax Form FP 7/C. It carries signatures only and has no separate filing channel printed on it.
Do the signatures on FP7CA have to be notarized?
The form says all signatures must be under oath, and it has a Notary Public block under both the Grantor and Grantee columns. Each block has a line for the notary's commission expiration date in mm/dd/yy format.
What does the oath on the FP7CA say?
Signers swear or affirm under penalty of perjury that the return, including any accompanying schedules, documents and statements, has been examined and is correct and true to the best of their knowledge and belief. A false statement is punishable by criminal penalties under District of Columbia law.
Where do I get the contact details for the Recorder of Deeds?
The heading of the form lists the Recorder of Deeds at 1101 4th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024, phone (202)727-5374. OTR also lists the form at https://otr.cfo.dc.gov/publication/rod-2-affidavit-addendum-fp7ca.
Can I fill out the Affidavit Addendum (FP7CA) online?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not file the form: you attach the signed, notarized addendum to Form FP 7/C and submit it through the agency's channels.
Which revision of the form is this?
The form prints "Form ROD 2 (Rev. 10/2018)" at the bottom of the page, and its title reads Affidavit Addendum (FP7CA) to District of Columbia Real Property Recordation and Transfer Tax Form FP 7/C.
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