Ruidoso, NM · Lincoln County
Homeowner’s Responsibilities Form
This checklist records a homeowner’s understanding of the responsibilities and risks of a Village of Ruidoso Homeowner’s Permit, for residents building or improving their own home or qualifying storage building.
- 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 form asks homeowners to confirm they understand permit requirements, construction responsibilities, inspections, worker and subcontractor obligations, and limits on work they may perform. The Village of Ruidoso instructs applicants to sign it before a notary and submit the completed checklist with their Building Permit application package; the signed form is kept with the application as proof that the homeowner accepts the stated risks and liabilities.
Who needs it
A homeowner applying for a Village of Ruidoso Homeowner’s Permit to build or improve an owner-occupied home or build a qualifying storage building needs this checklist.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a jurat stating it was sworn to before a notary; the homeowner must sign the certification in the notary’s presence.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get the Village of Ruidoso Homeowner’s Responsibilities Form.
- 2
Complete The Checklist
Read the statements and check the appropriate answers and project type.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and have identification ready.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the homeowner certification during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Include the signed checklist with your Building Permit application package.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Ruidoso. 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 submit the Homeowner’s Responsibilities Form?
- Complete the checklist, sign it in front of a notary, and include the signed form with your Building Permit application package as directed by the Village of Ruidoso.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form instructs homeowners to sign in the presence of a Notary Public, and its jurat records that the certification was sworn to before the notary.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- New Mexico law authorizes remote online notarization by its notarial officers under NMSA 1978 §14-14A-5 and recognizes qualifying notarial acts performed by authorized individuals of another state under §14-14A-10. Confirm the Village will accept the remotely notarized form.
- Who should I contact if I am unsure where to file?
- The form says to submit the checklist with the Building Permit application package to the Village of Ruidoso. Confirm with the city or county clerk if unsure.