Snellville, GA · Gwinnett County
Affidavit of Homeowner Acting as General Contractor
This affidavit is for Snellville homeowners who will personally manage or perform construction work and submit a building permit application for their property.
- 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 property, the type of work, and the homeowner who will act as general contractor. The homeowner affirms that the information is true and describes their responsibility for performing or directly hiring and supervising trades. Snellville requires the completed, sworn affidavit for a homeowner acting as general contractor when seeking a building permit; the form also provides a schedule for listing hired subcontractors.
Who needs it
A Snellville homeowner seeking a building permit for new construction, alterations, remodeling, additions, or repairs who will act as general contractor needs this affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the homeowner must sign and swear to the affidavit before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get Snellville’s homeowner acting as general contractor affidavit and its subcontractor schedule.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Provide the property and homeowner information, select the work type, describe the work, and list applicable subcontractors.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization with a commissioned online notary before signing the affidavit.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the affidavit in the notary’s presence during the online session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed, notarized affidavit with your building permit materials to the City of Snellville.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Snellville. 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 the homeowner contractor affidavit?
- Enter the property and homeowner details, select the work type, describe the work, and list applicable subcontractors. Sign and swear to the affidavit before a notary.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat, so the homeowner must sign and swear to the statements before a notary public.
- Can I use an online notary for this affidavit in Georgia?
- 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 this affidavit?
- The homeowner should complete it when acting as general contractor for work at the property, whether personally performing the work or directly hiring and supervising trades.