Denham Springs, LA · Livingston Parish
Affidavit Claiming Exemption from Licensure
This affidavit lets a homeowner claim an exemption from contractor licensure when applying for a building permit for new home construction or home improvements.
- 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 for new home construction or home improvements and claiming one of the exemptions listed on the form. It asks the homeowner to identify the property, select the applicable exemption, and affirm responsibilities such as serving as the contractor and meeting the stated residency conditions. Submit it to the Code Enforcement Department; the form says updated subcontractor licensure information may be required before related work begins.
Who needs it
A homeowner applying for a building permit who claims an exemption from contractor licensure for new home construction or home improvements may need this affidavit.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Affidavit
Get the Affidavit Claiming Exemption from Licensure form.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Enter the permit and property details, select the exemption you claim, and review the statements and responsibilities.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and have your identification ready.
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- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed affidavit to the Code Enforcement Department with your building permit application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Denham Springs. 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 affidavit?
- Enter the permit and property information, mark the exemption you claim, review the homeowner responsibilities, then sign before a notary.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn-and-subscribed statement and notary signature fields. Sign the affidavit before the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this affidavit?
- Louisiana authorizes remote online notarization under the Louisiana Remote Online Notarization Act, La. R.S. 35:621 et seq. Confirm the Code Enforcement Department will accept the remotely notarized affidavit.
- Where do I submit the completed affidavit?
- The form refers to the Code Enforcement Department and says updated subcontractor licensure information must be filed there before related work begins. Confirm with the parish or municipality if unsure.
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.