Pine Lake, GA · DeKalb County
New Homeowner Affidavit for Building Permit
The New Homeowner Affidavit for Building Permit is completed by owner-occupants seeking a residential building permit instead of using a state-licensed contractor and submitted to Pine Lake's Building Department.
- 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
This affidavit lets an owner-occupant certify responsibility for listed work, knowledge of applicable construction codes, and compliance with safety and contractor-licensing requirements. Pine Lake says the Building Department will issue a residential permit only to a state-licensed contractor or the property’s owner-occupant, and requires this completed, signed, notarized form before issuing a permit; send a scanned copy by email or bring a hard copy to City Hall.
Who needs it
An owner-occupant applying for a residential building permit in Pine Lake without using a state-licensed contractor must complete and submit this affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The form provides a homeowner signature and date line, but no printed jurat or acknowledgment; the owner-occupant signs before a commissioned online notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the New Homeowner Affidavit for Building Permit from Pine Lake’s permitting forms.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Enter the jobsite address and homeowner details, describe the work, and identify the work you are responsible for.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization with a commissioned online notary before signing.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and date the affidavit during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit It to the City
Email a scanned notarized copy to [email protected] or bring a hard copy to City Hall.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Pine Lake. 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 submit the notarized homeowner affidavit?
- Complete and sign the form before notarization, then email a scanned copy to [email protected] or bring a hard copy to City Hall.
- Do I need to notarize this form before applying for a permit?
- Yes. Pine Lake states that the completed, signed, and notarized affidavit must be submitted to the Building Department before a permit is issued.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this affidavit?
- 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.
- Who should complete the affidavit?
- The form is for the owner-occupant of a residential property who is taking responsibility for the project rather than using a state-licensed contractor.