Do I need a notary for the Homeowner/Builder Affidavit?

No. The affidavit has spaces for the homeowner's signature, printed name, and date, but no notary block. The signer just signs and dates it.

Who uses the Homeowner/Builder Affidavit?

A homeowner obtaining a building permit who is acting as their own general contractor and intends the property for personal family use completes this affidavit.

What does the affidavit ask the homeowner to confirm?

It asks the homeowner to confirm they are acting as their own general contractor and that the permit is for personal family use. For residences, it also asks them to confirm they intend to live in the completed structure.

How do I submit the Homeowner/Builder Affidavit?

The form names the Athens-Clarke County Building Permits & Inspection Department and lists its street address. It does not specify how to submit the affidavit, so contact the department for submission details.

Athens, GA · Clarke County

No notary required

Homeowner/Builder Affidavit

Homeowners completing a building permit application use this affidavit to confirm they are acting as their own general contractor and intend personal family use.

What this form is

This affidavit records a homeowner's statement that they are acting as their own general contractor and that the permitted property is for personal family use. For a residence, the signer states they intend to live in and use it when completed, not build it to sell, rent, or use for another person or family. It also acknowledges responsibility for applicable building and technical codes.

Who needs it

A homeowner obtaining a building permit for a residence intended for their own occupancy and personal family use should complete this affidavit.

How to submit it

The form identifies the Athens-Clarke County Building Permits & Inspection Department at 4120 W Dougherty St, Athens, GA 30601. Submit it to that department; the document does not specify a submission method.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; it asks the homeowner to sign, print their name, and date the affidavit.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Affidavit
Download the Homeowner/Builder Affidavit for your building permit.
2
Complete The Affidavit
Review the statements and provide the property location, signature, printed name, and date.
3
Gather Attachments
The document does not list any required attachments.
4
Submit To The Department
Submit the affidavit to the Athens-Clarke County Building Permits & Inspection Department; ask the department about the submission method.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Homeowner/Builder Affidavit?: No. The affidavit has spaces for the homeowner's signature, printed name, and date, but no notary block. The signer just signs and dates it.
Who uses the Homeowner/Builder Affidavit?: A homeowner obtaining a building permit who is acting as their own general contractor and intends the property for personal family use completes this affidavit.
What does the affidavit ask the homeowner to confirm?: It asks the homeowner to confirm they are acting as their own general contractor and that the permit is for personal family use. For residences, it also asks them to confirm they intend to live in the completed structure.
How do I submit the Homeowner/Builder Affidavit?: The form names the Athens-Clarke County Building Permits & Inspection Department and lists its street address. It does not specify how to submit the affidavit, so contact the department for submission details.

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