Marietta, GA · Cobb County
Property Owner Affidavit – General Contractor
Marietta's owner-builder affidavit, letting a homeowner act as their own general contractor on their own residence, sworn and notarized before a building permit is issued.
- 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
Homeowners in Marietta who want to act as the general contractor on their own residence instead of hiring a State of Georgia licensed contractor must submit this affidavit to the Public Works Building Department. The homeowner attests the property is owner-occupied, will not be sold or opened to the public, and that they have not acted as an owner-contractor on another property within the prior 24 months, all sworn before a notary before a permit is issued.
Who needs it
Marietta homeowners who want to act as their own general contractor rather than hiring a licensed contractor.
Why it needs a notary
The affidavit is a sworn statement with 'sworn-to,' 'subscribed-before-me,' 'before-me,' 'notary-public,' and 'state-jurat' signals, and the city requires it notarized before issuing the owner-builder permit.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Property Owner Affidavit - General Contractor from the City of Marietta.
- 2
Complete Property Details
Fill in the property address, subdivision, and lot/building information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Verify ID and Sign on Video
Show valid photo ID and sign the affidavit before the online notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized affidavit with Marietta's Public Works Building Department before your permit is issued.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Marietta. 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 notarize my Marietta property owner affidavit?
- Upload the completed affidavit, verify your ID by video, and sign it before an online notary during a short session.
- Do I need a notary to act as my own general contractor in Marietta?
- Yes, the Property Owner Affidavit must be notarized before the Public Works Building Department will issue the permit.
- Who can use this owner-builder affidavit?
- Property owners who will occupy the building themselves and are not acting as a State of Georgia licensed contractor.
- Can an out-of-state online notary notarize my Marietta affidavit?
- Georgia recognizes acknowledgments and jurats taken by notaries of other states; check with the City of Marietta if you are unsure whether they will accept it.
- Are there limits on how often I can use this affidavit?
- Yes, the applicant must not have sold a building they constructed as an owner-contractor within the prior 24 months.