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Form ROD 21, Security Affidavit — Class 1 – Washington, DC

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Form ROD 21, Security Affidavit — Class 1 – Washington, DC

Form ROD 21, Security Affidavit — Class 1, is a sworn owner statement from the DC Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR) Recorder of Deeds for real property with 5 or fewer units. Fill out the fillable PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it.
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Form ROD 21, Security Affidavit — Class 1, is a sworn statement published by the District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR), with the Recorder of Deeds address printed in its header. Owners use it to certify that a described parcel of real property is Class 1 Property with 5 or fewer units. It is one of the DC property tax forms, and it carries a notary block. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the original is published by OTR at otr.cfo.dc.gov.

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What is ROD 21?

Form ROD 21, Security Affidavit — Class 1, is the sworn statement, published by the District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR), in which owners of real property certify that it is Class 1 Property with 5 or fewer units.

The affidavit identifies the property by Square, Suffix and Lot. Above the signatures, the owner or owners certify, subject to criminal penalties for making false statements under section 22-2405 of the District of Columbia Official Code, that the property described is Class 1 Property, as that class is established under section 47-813, with 5 or fewer units.

The form is not complete when the owners sign. It ends with a notary block: "Subscribed to and sworn to before me this ___ day of _, 20," a line for the Notary Public and a line for "My Commission Expires," printed with the format mmddyyyy. The header names the Office of Tax and Revenue, Recorder of Deeds, 1101 4th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024, phone (202)727-5374.

The printed revision is Form ROD 21 (Rev. 10/2018). OTR lists it on its website as "ROD 21 - Security Affidavit - Class 1," a downloadable PDF. The form covers only the Class 1, 5-or-fewer-unit certification and does not address any other property class.

Who needs to file ROD 21?

The main group is the owner or owners of real property in the District of Columbia who need to certify, under oath, that their property is Class 1 Property with 5 or fewer units. The form is written for that purpose: it begins "I, (We) the owner(s) of the real property described within" and has two signature lines, one for each owner signing.

Conditions the form attaches to its use:

  • The property must be described by Square, Suffix and Lot at the top of the form.
  • The certification covers Class 1 Property, as established under section 47-813 of the District of Columbia Official Code, with 5 or fewer units. The form offers no certification for a property with more units.
  • The statement is made subject to criminal penalties for false statements under section 22-2405 of the District of Columbia Official Code, so each signer should be sure the facts are accurate.
  • A notary public must complete the sworn block at the bottom.

The form does not say who else may sign for an owner. For questions about eligibility or about who may sign, contact OTR using the details printed in the form's header.

How to fill out ROD 21

  1. Enter Square, Suffix and Lot

    At the top, fill in the Square, Suffix and Lot of the real property so the affidavit describes the correct parcel.

  2. Confirm the property qualifies

    Check that the property is Class 1 Property under section 47-813 with 5 or fewer units, as the printed certification states.

  3. Read the certification

    The text says the owner(s) certify this under criminal penalties for false statements under section 22-2405 of the District of Columbia Official Code. Read it before anyone signs.

  4. Sign as owner or owners

    Each owner signs on a Signature line. A single owner uses one line; a second owner uses the other.

  5. Complete the notary block

    The notary fills in the day and month and year in "Subscribed to and sworn to before me this ___ day of _, 20," signs as Notary Public and enters My Commission Expires as mmddyyyy.

  6. Review and download the completed PDF

    Check the Square, Suffix and Lot and that all signature and notary lines are complete. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and deliver it through the agency's channels described under How to submit.

How to submit ROD 21

The form prints no submission channel, portal or mailing instruction of its own. What it prints is the header of the Office of Tax and Revenue, Recorder of Deeds: 1101 4th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024, phone (202)727-5374.

Before it goes anywhere, the affidavit should show the property's Square, Suffix and Lot, the owner signature or signatures, and a completed notary block. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the agency's channels.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Leaving the Square, Suffix or Lot blank, so the real property "described within" is not identified.
  • Certifying Class 1 status for a property with more than 5 units; the form covers only Class 1 Property with 5 or fewer units.
  • Signing without checking the facts, although the statement is made subject to criminal penalties under section 22-2405 of the District of Columbia Official Code.
  • Submitting the affidavit without the notary block completed: the date, the Notary Public line and "My Commission Expires" in mmddyyyy format.
  • Writing the notary's commission expiration in a format other than the printed mmddyyyy.
  • Leaving a second owner's signature line empty when the property has more than one owner and the form is made in the name of "We" the owners.

Frequently asked questions

What is Form ROD 21?

Form ROD 21, Security Affidavit — Class 1, is a sworn statement from the DC Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR) in which owners certify that a described property is Class 1 Property with 5 or fewer units, as established under section 47-813 of the DC Official Code.

Does Form ROD 21 have to be notarized?

The form includes a notary block: "Subscribed to and sworn to before me," with lines for the date, the Notary Public and "My Commission Expires" in mmddyyyy format. Because it is an affidavit, plan to have the notary complete that section.

How many units can a Class 1 property have on this affidavit?

The affidavit certifies Class 1 Property with 5 or fewer units. The form offers no statement for a property with more units, so do not use it to certify a larger property.

What happens if I make a false statement on the affidavit?

The certification is made subject to criminal penalties for making false statements under section 22-2405 of the District of Columbia Official Code. The form prints no other consequence. Verify the property's class and unit count before signing.

Where do I send or deliver Form ROD 21?

The form prints no submission instruction. Its header gives the OTR Recorder of Deeds at 1101 4th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024, phone (202)727-5374. Call that number to confirm how and where to deliver the notarized affidavit.

Can I fill out Form ROD 21 online?

You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service, not connected to OTR, and does not file or deliver the affidavit; you still need signatures, the notary and the agency's delivery channel.

Which revision of Form ROD 21 is this?

The form prints "Form ROD 21 (Rev. 10/2018)." OTR lists it on its website as "ROD 21 - Security Affidavit - Class 1," and the official PDF is published at the source link on this page.

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