Lake Charles, LA · Calcasieu Parish
Affidavit Claiming Exemption From Licensure
This affidavit lets a homeowner applying for a building permit attest to understanding the responsibilities and risks of acting as an owner-builder under the stated licensure exemption.
- 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
Homeowners use this affidavit when applying for a building permit under the exemption from contractor licensure described on the form. It records the homeowner’s acknowledgments about project responsibility, supervision, insurance risks, and applicable requirements, and identifies the property where construction will take place. The form states that the homeowner must maintain the house as a primary residence after the certificate of occupancy or completion of construction.
Who needs it
A homeowner seeking a building permit under the stated licensure exemption for construction, repair, improvement, or maintenance of a home or accessory building needs this affidavit.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the Affidavit Claiming Exemption From Licensure from the City of Lake Charles form page.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Enter the permitting jurisdiction and property address, then initial each statement and complete the homeowner details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization for the homeowner who must swear to the affidavit.
- 4
Sign on Video
Meet with the commissioned online notary and sign and swear to the affidavit during the session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed affidavit with your building permit application to the appropriate permitting office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lake Charles. 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 licensure exemption affidavit?
- Enter the permitting jurisdiction and property address, initial each statement, and complete the homeowner information. Sign and swear to the affidavit before a commissioned online notary, then submit it with your permit application.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form ends with a sworn-to-and-subscribed-before-me jurat, so the homeowner must sign and swear to the affidavit before a notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this affidavit?
- Rush Notary connects you with a commissioned online notary. Louisiana gives a notarial act performed by a duly commissioned notary of another state the same force and effect as one performed by a notary commissioned in Louisiana.
- Where do I submit the completed form?
- The affidavit is for a building permit application. Submit it to the town, city, or parish listed on your application; confirm with the parish or municipality if unsure.
Other forms in Lake Charles
Affidavit Claiming Exemption From Licensure in other Louisiana cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.