Morganton, NC · Burke County
Owner Exemption Affidavit
The Owner Exemption Affidavit is a sworn statement for a property owner or authorized firm representative seeking a general contractor licensure exemption for construction or alteration in Morganton.
- 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
Morganton’s Inspection Department form identifies the property, construction type, intended use, and associated building permit, then asks the affiant to attest to the conditions for claiming the exemption. The signer states they will supervise and manage the work and acknowledges the occupancy and other requirements described in the affidavit. The completed, notarized form is submitted with the building permit application; the form says a copy may be sent to the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors for verification.
Who needs it
A property owner or a person legally authorized to act for a firm or corporation may use this affidavit when claiming the stated licensure exemption for construction or alteration.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the Owner Exemption Affidavit from the City of Morganton and review its statements and requirements.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Enter the property, construction, intended use, and permit information, and complete the applicable attestations.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and check with the city about acceptable notarization.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign during the notarization session when instructed so the notary can complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the notarized affidavit with the associated building permit application to Morganton’s Inspection Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Morganton. 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 form, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video session when instructed, so the notary can complete the sworn-or-affirmed jurat.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the affidavit is sworn or affirmed and subscribed before a notary, so wait to sign until you are with the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this North Carolina form?
- North Carolina’s remote electronic notarization program has not launched. Emergency video notarization requires both the signer and notary to be physically in North Carolina and is not remote online notarization. Ask the city about acceptable notarization.
- What should I do after the affidavit is notarized?
- Submit the completed affidavit with the related building permit application to Morganton’s Inspection Department. The form says a copy may be transmitted to the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors for verification.
- What if I am unsure whether the exemption applies to my project?
- Review the statements and conditions on the affidavit and contact the City of Morganton Inspection Department with questions; confirm with the city if unsure.
Owner Exemption Affidavit in other North Carolina cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.