St. Gabriel, LA · Iberville Parish
Affidavit Claiming Exemption From Licensure
This affidavit lets a homeowner claim an exemption from contractor licensure requirements when applying for a building permit for new home construction or improvements to an existing residence.
- 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
St. Gabriel’s permit applicants use this affidavit to attest that they will act as the contractor and qualify for a stated exemption for new home construction or home improvements. The form records the property address, the exemption claimed, and required contractor and subcontractor licensing details. Homeowners sign under oath and acknowledge responsibilities, restrictions, and potential consequences described in the form; file it with the Code Enforcement Department as required for the permit application or before covered subcontractor work begins.
Who needs it
A homeowner applying for a building permit who claims an exemption from contractor licensure for new home construction or improvements to an existing residence needs this affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a sworn-and-subscribed block; the homeowner signs and dates the affidavit before a notary, who signs, prints their name, and dates it.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get the Affidavit Claiming Exemption From Licensure from the City of St. Gabriel.
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Complete the Form
Enter the permit jurisdiction and property address, mark the exemption claimed, and provide any required contractor or subcontractor details.
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Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary. Do not sign the affidavit beforehand.
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Submit the Affidavit
Submit the notarized form to the Code Enforcement Department as required for your St. Gabriel building permit.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from St. Gabriel. 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 notarize this affidavit online?
- Complete the form but wait to sign. Book a session with a commissioned online notary, show identification, and sign during the video session. Submit the notarized affidavit as required for your permit.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form ends with a sworn-and-subscribed statement and a notary block. The homeowner signs before the notary, who completes the notary signature, printed name, and date.
- Who can claim an exemption using this form?
- The form is for a homeowner applying for a building permit who will serve as the contractor for eligible new home construction or home improvements to their residence.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- Louisiana authorizes remote online notarization under La. R.S. 35:621 et seq.; La. R.S. 35:5 addresses the effect of an out-of-state notary’s act. Confirm with the parish or municipality if unsure.