Decatur, GA · DeKalb County
Homeowner Permit Letter of Indemnification Affidavit
A sworn statement Decatur homeowners file when acting as their own general contractor, agreeing to indemnify the city for the construction work.
- 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
Decatur homeowners who want special consideration to build or serve as general contractor on their own property must complete this affidavit under O.C.G.A. §43-41-17, confirming the property is owner-occupied and not for sale, and agreeing to indemnify the city against claims arising from the construction. The form closes with a notary seal line.
Who needs it
Homeowners in Decatur applying for a building permit to act as their own general contractor.
Why it needs a notary
The final page closes with 'Notary Seal / Sworn and subscribed this ___ day of ___, 20___' following the applicant's signature, so it must be signed before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Homeowner Permit Letter of Indemnification Affidavit from the City of Decatur website.
- 2
Fill in Property Details
Complete the applicant, project address, and date fields.
- 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 Decatur building permit application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Decatur. 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 Decatur's Homeowner Indemnification Affidavit?
- Yes, the affidavit ends with a notary seal line and must be sworn and subscribed before a notary.
- 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 on a permit for their own property.
- 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.