Kings Mountain, NC · Cleveland County
Owner Exemption Affidavit
The Owner Exemption Affidavit lets a property owner or authorized representative claim a contractor-licensure exemption when applying for a Kings Mountain 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
Kings Mountain’s Inspection Department form records the applicant’s claim to an exemption from contractor licensure for construction or alteration at the listed property. The affiant must identify the property and project, select the applicable ownership or authorization statement, and initial the remaining attestations about managing construction, inspections, occupancy, and permit consequences. The form is for applicants seeking a building permit while claiming the exemption described in the affidavit.
Who needs it
A property owner, or someone legally authorized to act for a firm or corporation, needs this form when seeking a building permit and claiming the stated licensure exemption.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get the Owner Exemption Affidavit from the Kings Mountain Inspection Department.
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Fill In the Project Details
Provide the parcel, project address, construction type, intended use, permit number, and applicant information; complete the applicable statements and initials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary and check with the city if you are unsure whether it accepts online notarization.
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Submit It to the City
Return the completed, notarized affidavit with your building permit application to the Kings Mountain Inspection Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Kings Mountain. 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 Owner Exemption Affidavit?
- Enter the parcel and project details, select and initial the applicable ownership or authorization statement, initial the remaining attestations, then sign before a notary.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a jurat requiring the affiant to swear or affirm and subscribe before a notary. Complete the signature during the notarization appointment.
- Can I use online notarization for this form?
- North Carolina’s remote electronic notarization program has not launched. Ask the city whether it will accept this affidavit notarized by a commissioned online notary.
- What happens after I complete the affidavit?
- Submit the completed, notarized affidavit with your building permit application. The form says a copy will be sent to the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors; confirm with the city or town 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.