Fayetteville, GA · Fayette County
Homeowner Affidavit
The Homeowner Affidavit lets an owner-occupant certify responsibility for residential project work when applying for a City of Fayetteville building permit without a state-licensed 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
The City of Fayetteville Building Department requires this affidavit to issue a permit to an owner-occupant rather than a state-licensed contractor. The homeowner identifies the property and project, selects the types of work involved, and certifies responsibility for the work and familiarity with applicable construction codes. The completed, notarized form must be emailed to the Building Department or submitted in person, with a copy of the homeowner’s driver’s license matching the address on the affidavit.
Who needs it
An owner-occupant seeking a City of Fayetteville residential building permit without a state-licensed contractor must complete this affidavit and attach matching driver’s license identification.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get the Homeowner Affidavit from the City of Fayetteville Building Department.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter the jobsite and homeowner details, describe the work, select applicable work types, and prepare a matching driver’s license copy.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and have the completed affidavit ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the affidavit during your online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Email the notarized affidavit and license copy to [email protected] or submit them in person.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Fayetteville. 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 completed Homeowner Affidavit?
- Complete and notarize the form, attach a copy of your driver’s license showing the affidavit address, then email it to [email protected] or submit it in person.
- Do I need to attach identification?
- Yes. The form requires a copy of the owner-occupant’s driver’s license, and the address on the license must match the address listed on the affidavit.
- Can I use an online notary for this sworn affidavit?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own, but Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states. Ask the City whether it will accept this notarized affidavit; confirm with the city if unsure.
- Who signs the affidavit before the notary?
- The homeowner listed on the form signs and swears to the affidavit before the notary. The form’s notarial wording says it is sworn to and subscribed before the notary.
Homeowner Affidavit in other Fayette County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.