Mandeville, LA · St. Tammany Parish
Affidavit Claiming Exemption From Licensure
This affidavit lets a homeowner applying for a building permit attest to an exemption from contractor licensure for qualifying new-home construction or home improvement work.
- 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
Mandeville’s building permit applicant uses this form to claim an exemption from contractor licensure for qualifying new-home construction or home improvement work. The homeowner selects the applicable exemption and affirms they will act as the project’s general contractor and meet the stated residence and project conditions. The form also warns about restrictions on hiring unlicensed subcontractors and the consequences of false information. Submit it with the building permit application for the property.
Who needs it
A homeowner applying for a building permit for new-home construction or home improvements who claims one of the exemptions listed on the affidavit needs this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a “Sworn to and subscribed” jurat; the homeowner signs before the notary, who completes the notary name and signature lines.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Get the homeowner exemption affidavit from the City of Mandeville form page.
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Complete the Form
Enter the permit and property details and mark the exemption you are claiming.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization appointment and have your identification ready.
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Submit to the City
Include the completed affidavit with your building permit application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Mandeville. 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 the homeowner exemption affidavit?
- Select the exemption that applies, provide the property and permit information, and sign the affidavit before a notary. Submit the completed 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” jurat and lines for the notary’s name and signature. The homeowner signs before the notary.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- Louisiana authorizes remote online notarization under the Louisiana Remote Online Notarization Act, La. R.S. 35:621 et seq. Confirm with the parish or municipality if unsure whether it will accept this notarized form.
- What does the homeowner certify?
- The homeowner identifies a claimed exemption and attests to serving as the project’s general contractor, along with applicable residence and project conditions stated on the form.