Abbeville, LA · Vermilion Parish
Affidavit Claiming Exemption From Licensure
Homeowners applying for a building permit use this affidavit to claim an exemption from contractor licensure for qualifying 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
Abbeville’s affidavit lets a homeowner applying for a building permit attest that they will act as the general contractor and identify the stated exemption for new construction or home improvements. The form describes requirements concerning personal residence, project supervision, subcontractors, and eligibility, and warns about consequences of false information. Complete it when claiming the exemption as part of the building-permit process; contact the city if you need to confirm when or how to submit it.
Who needs it
A homeowner applying for a building permit who intends to act as general contractor and claim one of the exemptions listed on the affidavit needs this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a “Sworn to and subscribed” jurat; the homeowner signs before the notary, who completes the notary signature and name and Notary/Bar# lines.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get the Affidavit Claiming Exemption From Licensure from Abbeville’s form source.
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Fill In the Form
Enter the permit and property information, select the applicable exemption, and review the homeowner statements.
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Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote online notarization and check with the city if you are unsure it will accept the form remotely.
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Submit to the City
Send the completed affidavit with your building-permit materials as directed by Abbeville.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Abbeville. 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 licensure exemption affidavit?
- Enter the permit and property details, mark the exemption that applies, review the statements, and sign the jurat before a notary. Submit the completed affidavit with your building-permit materials.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says “Sworn to and subscribed” and provides a homeowner signature line and a notary signature line, so sign before a notary.
- Can I sign the affidavit with a commissioned online notary?
- Louisiana authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under the Louisiana Remote Online Notarization Act. Ask the city whether it accepts this notarized form remotely; confirm with the parish or municipality if unsure.
- What does the form say about home improvements?
- The homeowner may claim the listed home-improvement exemption for work at their existing residence or adjacent structures. The form says the exemption does not apply to subcontractors subject to licensing requirements.