Sky Valley, GA · Rabun County
Homeowner Affidavit
This affidavit lets an owner-occupant certify responsibility for residential construction work when seeking a City of Sky Valley permit without using a 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 affidavit allows a residential property owner to certify that they own and live at the jobsite, identify the work, and accept responsibility for the listed construction and applicable requirements. The City of Sky Valley requires the completed, signed, notarized form to be submitted to its Development Department before it will issue a permit to an owner-occupant rather than a licensed contractor.
Who needs it
A homeowner seeking a City of Sky Valley permit for residential work who will occupy the property and take responsibility for the project needs this affidavit.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the City of Sky Valley Homeowner Affidavit form.
- 2
Fill In the Project Details
Enter the jobsite, homeowner, and work information, and review the certifications.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the form’s sworn-and-subscribed jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the affidavit in front of the notary during your online session.
- 5
Submit It to the City
Send the completed, notarized affidavit to the City of Sky Valley Development Department before seeking the permit.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Sky Valley. 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 affidavit?
- Fill in the jobsite and project details, review the certifications, then sign and swear to the affidavit before a notary. Submit the notarized form to the City of Sky Valley Development Department.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says it must be completed, signed, and notarized before submission, and it includes a sworn-and-subscribed jurat.
- 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); because this form requires a jurat, confirm with the city if unsure.
- Who may use this form to obtain a permit?
- The notice says the city issues permits to licensed contractors or to the owner-occupant of a residential property. This affidavit is for an owner-occupant taking responsibility for the work.
Homeowner Affidavit in other Georgia cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.