Woodstock, GA · Cherokee County
Homeowner Building Permit Affidavit
A sworn statement Woodstock homeowners file when acting as their own general contractor for an alteration or addition to their existing home.
- 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
Woodstock homeowners who want to serve as the general contractor on an alteration or addition to their own home must complete this affidavit, confirming they own and intend to occupy the property and accept the licensing responsibilities normally held by a contractor. The form ends with a sworn signature line for the applicant and a notary seal.
Who needs it
Homeowners in Woodstock applying for a building permit to alter or add onto their existing home without hiring a licensed general contractor.
Why it needs a notary
The affidavit closes with 'Sworn and subscribed this ___ day of ___, 20___' followed by a dedicated notary and seal line, so it must be signed before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Homeowner Building Permit Affidavit from the City of Woodstock website.
- 2
Fill in Property Details
Complete the permit number, location, and applicant information.
- 3
Book Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Present your ID and sign while the notary witnesses electronically.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized affidavit with your Woodstock building permit application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Woodstock. 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
- Do I need a notary for Woodstock's Homeowner Building Permit Affidavit?
- Yes, the affidavit must be sworn and subscribed before a notary, who signs and seals the dedicated notary line.
- How do I notarize this affidavit online?
- Book a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary, bring your ID, and sign live on video with the notary.
- Who needs to file this affidavit?
- Homeowners who want to act as their own general contractor for an alteration or addition to their existing home.
- Can a remote online notary notarize this form?
- Georgia recognizes acknowledgments from notaries of other states, so remote online notarization is generally accepted; check with the city if unsure.