Bainbridge, GA · Decatur County
City Homeowner's Permit Affidavit
A sworn affidavit a Bainbridge property owner signs to perform building, electrical, plumbing, or roofing work on their own residence without a licensed contractor.
- 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 who want to act as their own sub-contractor on a permitted project must sign this affidavit, agreeing to hire licensed contractors for any work they do not perform themselves and to indemnify the city against claims tied to the project. The affidavit warns that false statements can be prosecuted under Georgia's false swearing statute and must be sworn before a notary.
Who needs it
Property owners in the City of Bainbridge performing building, electrical, plumbing, or roofing work on their own residence.
Why it needs a notary
The form ends 'Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence this ___ day of ________, 20___, Seal here, Notary,' so the homeowner's signature must be notarized.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the City-Homeowner's Permit Affidavit from Bainbridge's Forms & Applications page.
- 2
Complete Property Details
Fill in the property address, permit number, and permit type.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit under oath before the notary on a live video call.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized affidavit with the City of Bainbridge's permitting office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bainbridge. 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 the Bainbridge Homeowner's Permit Affidavit online?
- Fill in the property and permit type, then meet an online notary by video to sign the affidavit under oath before submitting it with your permit.
- Do I need a notary for this affidavit?
- Yes, the affidavit must be sworn before a notary and subscribed in the notary's presence, per its closing jurat.
- What am I agreeing to by signing this affidavit?
- That you will serve as your own sub-contractor, hire licensed contractors for any other work, follow all codes, and indemnify the City of Bainbridge for the project.
- What happens if I make a false statement on this affidavit?
- Georgia's false swearing statute allows a fine up to $1,000 or imprisonment, as stated on the form itself.