Ponce de Leon, FL · Holmes County
Holmes County Residential Construction Permit Packet (Building Permit Application, Owner/Builder Affidavit & Notice of Commencement)
Statutory owner-builder disclosure (Florida Statute 489.103) signed when a Ponce de Leon property owner pulls a permit as their own contractor — must be notarized.
- 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
Florida law lets a property owner build or improve their own one- or two-family residence without a licensed contractor, but only after personally signing this disclosure under Florida Statute 489.103(7). The City of Ponce de Leon requires the owner to personally appear, acknowledge the legal responsibilities of acting as their own contractor, and have the affidavit notarized before the permit is issued.
Who needs it
Ponce de Leon homeowners pulling a building permit as their own contractor (owner-builder) instead of hiring a licensed general contractor.
Why it needs a notary
Florida Statute 489.103 and the City of Ponce de Leon require the owner to personally appear and have the owner-builder disclosure notarized before the permit is issued.
How to get this notarized
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Get the form
Download the Holmes County Residential Construction Permit Packet (Building Permit Application, Owner/Builder Affidavit & Notice of Commencement) from the City of Ponce de Leon building department.
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Fill it out
Complete every required field — but do not sign yet. The notary must witness your signature.
- 3
Have your ID ready
Have a valid, government-issued photo ID (driver's license, state ID, or passport) on hand.
- 4
Meet the online notary
Connect with a Rush Notary Florida-commissioned online notary over secure video — no appointment or travel needed.
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Sign and get notarized
Sign while the notary watches; they verify your identity and apply the notarial seal.
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Submit to the city
Download your notarized Holmes County Residential Construction Permit Packet (Building Permit Application, Owner/Builder Affidavit & Notice of Commencement) and submit it to the City of Ponce de Leon.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Ponce de Leon. 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 Ponce de Leon Owner-Builder affidavit?
- It is the disclosure a Ponce de Leon property owner signs under Florida Statute 489.103(7) to pull a building permit as their own contractor instead of hiring a licensed general contractor. It confirms you understand the legal responsibilities of acting as your own contractor.
- Does the Ponce de Leon owner-builder affidavit have to be notarized?
- Yes. Florida law and the City of Ponce de Leon require the owner to personally appear and have the owner-builder affidavit notarized before the permit is issued. Rush Notary handles this online by video.
- Can I act as my own contractor in Ponce de Leon?
- If you own and occupy a one- or two-family home and the work is for your own use (not for sale or lease), Florida's owner-builder exemption lets you act as your own contractor. You must supervise the work and hire only licensed subcontractors.
- What do I need to notarize it online?
- A valid government-issued photo ID, the completed (unsigned) form, and a device with a camera. The whole session takes a few minutes.
Holmes County Residential Construction Permit Packet (Building Permit Application, Owner/Builder Affidavit & Notice of Commencement) in other Holmes County cities
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