Gautier, MS · Jackson County
Homeowner Building Permit Affidavit
This affidavit lets an owner-occupant certify responsibility for specified residential building work when applying to the City of Gautier for a 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 City of Gautier requires this completed, notarized affidavit with the Building Permit Application and plans when a permit is sought by an owner-occupant rather than a licensed contractor. The homeowner provides the jobsite and work details, certifies ownership and residence at the address, and identifies responsibility for applicable permits. The form states that the owner must occupy the structure for two years after completion.
Who needs it
A homeowner applying for a Gautier residential building permit must complete this affidavit if applying as the owner-occupant rather than through a licensed contractor.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get the Homeowner Building Permit Affidavit from the City of Gautier.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Provide the jobsite and homeowner details, describe the work, and identify the permits covered.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and have your identification ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit during the video session when directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the notarized affidavit with the Building Permit Application and plans to the City of Gautier.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Gautier. 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 Gautier homeowner building permit affidavit?
- Enter the jobsite and homeowner details, describe the work, identify the permits covered, and complete the certification. Sign the affidavit before a notary, then submit it with the Building Permit Application and plans.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn-to-and-subscribed-before-me jurat. Complete the form first, then sign it before a notary.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- Mississippi requires its own notaries to notarize with the signer physically present, but recognizes qualifying notarial acts performed by an authorized officer of another state under Miss. Code §25-34-23. A commissioned online notary may be an option; confirm acceptance with the City before proceeding.
- Where do I submit the completed affidavit?
- Submit the completed, notarized affidavit to the City of Gautier with the Building Permit Application and plans. Confirm with the city or chancery clerk if unsure.