Bossier City, LA · Bossier Parish
Homeowner Contractor Hold Harmless and Indemnity Agreement
This three-page agreement and affidavit is for homeowners applying for a building permit to perform construction, rebuilding, remodeling, or repairs on their personal residence in Bossier City.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Bossier City · Bossier City, Bossier Parish, Louisiana
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- bossiercity.org
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
- 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 form names the property and proposed work, appoints an agent to request a permit if needed, and states the homeowner’s responsibility for construction-related liabilities. It also includes an affidavit claiming an exemption from contractor licensure and describing conditions the homeowner agrees to meet. The form says the original agreement must be filed with the Bossier Parish Clerk of Court and a certified copy with recording data provided to the Inspection Division before a permit may be issued.
Who needs it
A homeowner seeking a Bossier City building permit to perform construction, rebuilding, remodeling, or repairs on a personal residence should complete this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes sworn-to and subscribed jurat blocks; the homeowner signs and swears to the statements before the notary, who completes the notarial section.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Homeowner Contractor Hold Harmless and Indemnity Agreement from the Bossier City document page.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the property, proposed work, homeowner, agent, and exemption information that applies to your project.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the form’s sworn statements.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the statements during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Follow the form’s instructions for filing the original with the Bossier Parish Clerk of Court and providing a certified copy to the Inspection Division.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bossier City. 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 agreement?
- The form says the original agreement must be filed with the Bossier Parish Clerk of Court, with a certified copy bearing recording data furnished to the Inspection Division before a permit may be issued. Confirm submission details with the city.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form contains sworn-to and subscribed jurat language and a notary section. Sign and swear to the statements before the notary, who completes the notarial section.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- Louisiana authorizes remote online notarization by notaries commissioned in the state. A commissioned online notary from another state may have an act recognized under Louisiana law; confirm with the parish or municipality if unsure.
- What does the affidavit say about contractor licensure?
- It lets the homeowner claim an exemption from contractor licensure for qualifying new construction or home improvement and explains conditions, including the homeowner’s role in undertaking and supervising the project.