Fort Collins, CO · Larimer County
Homeowner Affidavit
This affidavit lets a Fort Collins property owner attest to qualifying homeowner-performed construction or alteration work when applying for a building permit.
- 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
Fort Collins requires homeowners acting as their own general contractor on work at their primary residence to submit this notarized affidavit to Building Services before a building permit can be issued. The form covers new home construction and permitted work on a detached single-family home, and describes limits for work on attached homes. It also explains when City-licensed contractors are required and warns that violations may lead to permit revocation, fees, a stop-work order, or a court summons.
Who needs it
A property owner applying for a Fort Collins building permit to act as their own general contractor for work on their primary residence needs this affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment before a notary public; the property owner signs the affidavit in the notary’s presence, and the notary completes the acknowledgment.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Affidavit
Get the Homeowner Affidavit from the Fort Collins Building Services form page.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the property and owner information, then select the option that applies to your work.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and have identification ready.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the affidavit during the online session when instructed by the notary.
- 5
Submit To Building Services
Send the notarized affidavit to Fort Collins Building Services before the building permit can be issued.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Fort Collins. 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 Homeowner Affidavit notarized online?
- Complete the form, book with a commissioned online notary, and sign during the video session. The form directs the owner to sign in the notary’s presence.
- Do I need this affidavit before getting a building permit?
- The form says a homeowner acting as their own general contractor for work on their primary residence must submit the notarized affidavit to Building Services before a building permit can be issued.
- Who signs the Homeowner Affidavit?
- The property owner named in the affidavit signs it before the notary. The notary then completes the acknowledgment, including the date and commission expiration.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- Colorado authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under C.R.S. §24-21-514.5. Confirm with the city or town if unsure whether it accepts the notarized document for your application.
Homeowner Affidavit in other Colorado cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.