Stonecrest, GA · DeKalb County
Residential Owner-Contractor Affidavit
An affidavit a Stonecrest residential property owner signs to act as their own contractor under Georgia's owner-builder exemption.
- 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
Only the owner of a residential property may use this affidavit, which must be submitted to the Planning & Zoning Department with a state-issued ID before a permit is issued. The owner certifies responsibility for the work covered by the permit and signs under oath before a notary.
Who needs it
Owners of residential property in Stonecrest who want to act as the contractor on their own permit.
Why it needs a notary
The affidavit carries a notary field and 'sworn to,' 'subscribed and sworn before me,' and state jurat language, so it must be notarized.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Residential Owner-Contractor Affidavit from Stonecrest's Building Department page.
- 2
Complete Project Details
Fill in the permit number, project address, and subdivision name.
- 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 a copy of your state ID.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Stonecrest. 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 this owner-contractor affidavit online?
- Fill in your project and property details, then meet an online notary by video to sign the affidavit under oath before submitting it with your ID.
- Do I need a notary for this affidavit?
- Yes, the affidavit must be sworn and subscribed before a notary, per its jurat block.
- What ID do I need to submit with this form?
- A copy of a state-issued identification card, such as a driver's license, along with the notarized affidavit.
- Can I use this affidavit for a commercial property?
- No, this form is only for owners of residential property acting as their own contractor.