Lake Havasu City, AZ · Mohave County
Owner-Builder Certification
This certification is for a building permit applicant who owns the property and claims the owner-builder exemption, affirming the structure is intended for the owner’s occupancy only.
- 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 permit applicant and property, and records the owner’s sworn certification that the structure is intended for the owner’s occupancy only. It also states that the owner cannot offer, sell, rent, or lease the structure for one year after a Certificate of Occupancy is issued without losing the owner-builder exemption and possibly being cited for contracting without a license. Lake Havasu City’s form is for building permit applicants claiming this exemption.
Who needs it
A property owner applying for a Lake Havasu City building permit and claiming the owner-builder exemption should complete this certification.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a notary acknowledgment block; the permit applicant and property owner named in the form signs before the notary acknowledges the signature.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Owner-Builder Certification from Lake Havasu City’s Development Services Department.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Enter your name, property and permit details, and review the owner-builder certification statements.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Book a Rush Notary session and check with the city about its original-signature requirement before proceeding.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign during a live audio-video session with a commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed form to Lake Havasu City Development Services according to the city’s instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lake Havasu City. 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 get the Owner-Builder Certification notarized online?
- Complete the form, then book with Rush Notary. A commissioned online notary meets with you over live audio-video to notarize your signature. Check with the city about its original-signature requirement before booking.
- Do I need to sign the form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a notary acknowledgment, and the permit applicant and property owner signs before the notary. The form also says the signature must be original and copies will not be accepted.
- What does the owner-builder certification affirm?
- It affirms that the structure is intended for the owner’s occupancy only and describes restrictions on offering, selling, renting, or leasing it during the year after a Certificate of Occupancy is issued.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- Arizona has authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries since July 2020 and recognizes notarial acts by notaries of other states. Because this form requires an original signature, confirm with the city if unsure.