Monroe, LA · Ouachita Parish
Affidavit Claiming Exemption From Licensure
This affidavit lets a homeowner applying for a building permit attest to the requirements and responsibilities of acting as the general contractor for construction on their home or accessory building.
- 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
Monroe’s building permit applicant uses this affidavit to claim the homeowner exemption from contractor licensure for proposed construction, repair, improvement, or maintenance of a home or accessory building. The homeowner initials statements about the exemption, project responsibilities, insurance risks, and applicable requirements, then signs before a notary. The form says the home must remain the homeowner’s primary residence after the certificate of occupancy or completion of construction.
Who needs it
A homeowner applying for a Monroe building permit under the exemption to act as general contractor for work on their home or accessory building needs this affidavit.
How to get this notarized
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Download The Affidavit
Get the Affidavit Claiming Exemption From Licensure for your Monroe building permit application.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Enter the permit jurisdiction and property address, and initial each statement that applies.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary.
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Submit To The City
Submit the notarized affidavit with your building permit application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Monroe. 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 get this affidavit notarized online?
- Complete the affidavit, then book an online notary appointment. Sign during the video session when directed, and submit the notarized form with your building permit application.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a “Sworn to and subscribed before me” jurat, so the homeowner should sign before the notary completes the notarial section.
- Who should file this form?
- The homeowner applying for a building permit under the contractor-licensure exemption signs this affidavit and submits it with the application for the proposed project.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Louisiana law authorizes remote online notarization by eligible, registered notaries. Rush Notary connects you with a commissioned online notary; confirm with the parish or municipality if unsure.