Novi, MI · Oakland County

Contractor / Owner Affidavit

The Contractor / Owner Affidavit provides contractor and qualifying officer details, license information, and insurance or exemption details for submission to Novi's Community Development Department.

Simple form~10 min to notarize
  • 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

Novi's Contractor / Owner Affidavit collects business, qualifying officer, license, and insurance information, along with the contractor of record or qualifying license holder. The form instructs applicants to complete it in front of a notary public. Submit it as part of the application to the Community Development Department when the city requires this affidavit.

Who needs it

Contractors or property owners completing an application that Novi's Community Development Department requires to include this affidavit need to provide the requested business and licensing information.

Why it needs a notary

The form has a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the qualifying officer signs and swears to the affidavit before the notary.

How to get this notarized

  1. 1

    Download the Affidavit

    Get Novi's Contractor / Owner Affidavit from the city and review the fields and notary section.

  2. 2

    Fill In the Form

    Enter the requested business, qualifying officer, license, insurance, and contractor information.

  3. 3

    Book an Online Notary

    Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary.

  4. 4

    Sign on Video

    Sign and swear to the affidavit during the video appointment, before the notary completes the jurat.

  5. 5

    Submit to the City

    Submit the completed affidavit to Novi's Community Development Department as part of your application.

Preview the form

The blank PDF straight from Novi. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.

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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 the Contractor / Owner Affidavit online?
Fill in the affidavit, book a session with a commissioned online notary, and sign and swear to it during the video appointment. Submit the completed form to Novi's Community Development Department.
Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
Yes. The form instructs applicants to complete the portion in front of a notary, and it includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat for the signer.
Can I use an online notary for this Novi form?
Michigan authorizes remote electronic notarization by its notaries under the Michigan Law on Notarial Acts, MCL 55.261 et seq. A commissioned online notary can notarize the affidavit remotely; confirm with the city, village or township if unsure.
What information should I have ready?
The form asks for business and qualifying officer details, identification or license information, insurance carrier or exemption reasons, and contractor of record or qualifying license holder information.

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