Oak Park, GA · Emanuel County
Homeowner Acting as Contractor Affidavit
The Homeowner Acting as Contractor Affidavit is for Oak Park property owners seeking an owner-builder permit and requesting special consideration to act as general 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
This affidavit lets an Oak Park property owner request special consideration to obtain a permit while serving as the general contractor for a building intended for the owner’s use or occupancy. It records the owner’s commitments about licensed specialty contractors, code compliance, inspections, and truthful permit information. The city form asks the applicant to complete the permit number and property address, sign and date the affidavit, and swear to it before a notary as part of the owner-builder permit request.
Who needs it
An Oak Park property owner seeking an owner-builder permit and planning to serve as general contractor for a building intended for the owner’s use or occupancy needs this affidavit.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Download the Homeowner Acting as Contractor Affidavit for the Oak Park owner-builder permit request.
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Fill In the Form
Add the permit number and property address, then review the statements and complete the applicant name and date fields.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and check with Oak Park about acceptance of remote notarization for this sworn jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Follow the notary’s instructions to sign and swear to the affidavit during the online session.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed notarized affidavit with your owner-builder permit request to the City of Oak Park.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Oak Park. 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 complete this homeowner contractor affidavit?
- Enter the permit number and property address, review the statements, then provide the applicant’s name, signature, and date. The applicant must swear to and subscribe the affidavit before a notary.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn-to-and-subscribed jurat, with a space for the notary’s signature, seal, and commission expiration. The applicant should sign and swear to the statement before the notary.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this affidavit?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own; state law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states under O.C.G.A. §44-2-21. This form uses a sworn jurat, so check with Oak Park whether it accepts remote notarization; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What does the affidavit say the homeowner agrees to do?
- The applicant states the property is intended for the owner’s use or occupancy, accepts general contractor responsibilities, and agrees to follow applicable codes and inspections. The form also addresses hiring properly licensed specialty contractors.