Tybee Island, GA · Chatham County
Owner Acting as Contractor Affidavit
Tybee Island property owners acting as their own contractors use this affidavit to disclose ownership and affirm responsibility for construction or alteration work.
What this form is
This affidavit is for a property owner acting as their own contractor for proposed construction or alteration in Tybee Island. It states that the property is not being built or altered for sale or lease or used by the general public, and affirms the owner's responsibility to supervise the work and follow applicable codes and permit requirements. It asks for owner, property, contact, signature, date, and witness information.
Who needs it
A property owner acting as their own contractor for proposed construction or alteration in Tybee Island needs to complete this affidavit.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This affidavit is signed without a notary; it requires owner signatures and a witness's signature, printed name, and staff title.
How to submit this form
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Download the Affidavit
Download the Owner Acting as Contractor Affidavit PDF.
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Complete the Owner Information
Provide the requested property, owner, contact, and project street address information.
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Sign and Check Permit Requirements
Sign and date the affidavit, have the witness complete their section, and note that subcontractors for specified trades must obtain permits for their work.
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Submit to the City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Owner Acting as Contractor Affidavit?
- No. The affidavit calls for owner signatures and a witness's signature, printed name, and staff title; it does not include a notary block.
- Who completes this affidavit?
- The form is applicable only to a property owner acting as their own contractor for proposed construction or alteration.
- What information does the affidavit request?
- It asks for the property owner's information and signature, the project street address, contact details, and a witness's signature, printed name, and staff title.
- How do I submit the Owner Acting as Contractor Affidavit?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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