Cartersville, GA · Bartow County
Owner Building Permit Affidavit
This affidavit is for property owners in Cartersville seeking an owner building permit to perform construction on their own residence or building.
- 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
Cartersville property owners use this affidavit to request an owner building permit and attest that the property and planned use meet the form’s stated conditions. The applicant accepts general contractor responsibilities, agrees to follow applicable codes and inspections, and acknowledges the consequences of false statements. Submit it with the permit request when seeking permission to perform construction as the owner.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking an owner building permit to perform construction on a residence or building they own should complete this affidavit.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the Owner Building Permit Affidavit from the City of Cartersville.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the permit number and property address, review each statement, and provide the applicant’s printed name.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary, and check with the city about acceptance if needed.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit during the online notary session so the notary can complete the sworn section.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed, notarized affidavit with your owner building permit request.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Cartersville. 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 complete the Owner Building Permit Affidavit?
- Enter the permit number and property address, review the statements, and provide the applicant’s printed name and signature. Sign before a commissioned online notary, then submit the affidavit with your permit request.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says it is sworn to and subscribed and includes a notary seal and commission-expiration field. Sign before the notary so they can complete the notarial section.
- Can I use an online notary for this affidavit?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own. Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states (O.C.G.A. §44-2-21). Ask Cartersville whether it will accept this affidavit notarized by a commissioned online notary; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What does the applicant agree to in this affidavit?
- The applicant states that the property and planned use meet the form’s conditions, accepts general contractor responsibilities, and agrees to follow applicable codes and inspections.
Owner Building Permit Affidavit in other Georgia cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.