Hamtramck, MI · Wayne County
Homeowner Permit Affidavit
The Homeowner Permit Affidavit states that a property owner will use the property as a principal residence and personally perform permitted work, for a City of Hamtramck building permit.
- 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
The affidavit identifies the property and records the owner's statements about living there, performing the permitted work, following applicable requirements, and not hiring or subcontracting unlicensed workers. Hamtramck's Building Department uses it with a homeowner's permit application. The owner also agrees to pay required fees, arrange inspections, keep work exposed until approved, and comply with city requirements.
Who needs it
A property owner applying for a Hamtramck building permit who will perform the work and make the property their principal residence should complete this affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a notary-public signature block, but no labeled jurat or acknowledgment; the property owner signs the affidavit before a commissioned online notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Affidavit
Get the Homeowner Permit Affidavit from the City of Hamtramck and review the form before completing it.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Enter the property address, tax identification number, and requested owner details. Review the statements and leave the signature for the notary session.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary and have the completed affidavit ready.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show your identification and sign the affidavit during the live video appointment as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the notarized affidavit with your building permit application to the Hamtramck Building Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hamtramck. 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 the Homeowner Permit Affidavit notarized online?
- Complete the property and owner information, then book a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video session when directed, and submit the notarized affidavit with your permit application to the Hamtramck Building Department.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- The form includes spaces for the property owner's signature and a notary public's signature, along with commission information. Sign before the notary during your appointment.
- Can I use an online notary for this affidavit?
- Michigan authorizes remote electronic notarization by its notaries. A commissioned online notary can notarize remotely; confirm with the city, village or township if unsure whether the city will accept the completed form.
- What does the homeowner promise in this form?
- The owner states the property will be their principal residence, agrees to perform the permitted work and comply with applicable requirements, and agrees not to hire or subcontract unlicensed workers.