Leland, NC · Brunswick County
Owner Exemption Affidavit
This sworn affidavit is for property owners, or authorized representatives of firms or corporations, claiming an exemption from general contractor licensure while applying 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 affidavit identifies the property and has the signer attest to ownership or authority, personal supervision of construction, and presence at required inspections. The accompanying instructions say property owners claiming the exemption for projects costing $30,000 or more must execute a verified affidavit before becoming entitled to a building permit; the form also states a copy will be sent to the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors.
Who needs it
A property owner, or a person authorized to act for a firm or corporation, needs this affidavit when claiming the stated licensure exemption for construction or alteration.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Download the Owner Exemption Affidavit and review the instructions included with the form.
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Complete the Affidavit
Enter the property and signer information, initial the applicable statements, and leave the jurat for the notary.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and ask the city whether it accepts this notarization method.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed affidavit with your building permit materials as directed by the city.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Leland. 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 Owner Exemption Affidavit notarized?
- Complete the affidavit, then book a commissioned online notary. Sign during the notary session and submit the notarized form with your building permit materials.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says it must be sworn to or affirmed and subscribed before a notary, with the affiant signing and the notary completing the jurat.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- North Carolina's remote electronic notarization program has not launched. Emergency video notarization requires both signer and notary to be inside North Carolina. Ask the city whether it accepts a notarized form completed with a commissioned online notary; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- Who uses the Owner Exemption Affidavit?
- A property owner or an authorized representative of a firm or corporation uses it to claim the exemption described in the affidavit while applying for a building permit.
Other forms in Leland
Owner Exemption Affidavit in other North Carolina cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.