Lithonia, GA · DeKalb County
Homeowner Building Permit Affidavit
The Homeowner Building Permit Affidavit is for an owner-occupant applying for a residential building permit in Lithonia and must accompany the permit application and plans.
- 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
The affidavit identifies the homeowner, job site, work description, and permit types for a residential project. The City of Lithonia requires it when the permit applicant is the owner-occupant rather than a licensed contractor. The homeowner certifies that they own and reside at the job address, accept responsibility for the listed work, and understand the occupancy and code-related statements in the form.
Who needs it
An owner-occupant seeking a City of Lithonia residential building permit must complete this affidavit and submit it with the permit application and plans.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the Homeowner Building Permit Affidavit from the City of Lithonia.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the job site and homeowner details, describe the work, and identify the permits involved.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary to swear to the affidavit.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the affidavit during the video session, following the notary's instructions.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the notarized affidavit to the City of Lithonia with the Building Permit Application and plans.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lithonia. 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 get the Homeowner Building Permit Affidavit notarized?
- Complete the form, book a commissioned online notary, and sign and swear to it during the video session. Submit the notarized affidavit with your permit application and plans.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat, so the homeowner must swear to the affidavit before the notary.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own. Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states (O.C.G.A. §44-2-21); confirm with the city if unsure whether it accepts your notarized affidavit.
- What must I submit with this affidavit?
- The form says to submit the completed, signed, and notarized affidavit to the City of Lithonia with the Building Permit Application and plans.
Homeowner Building Permit Affidavit in other Georgia cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.