Fayetteville, NC · Cumberland County
Owner Exemption Affidavit
The Owner Exemption Affidavit is for property owners or authorized representatives who claim an exemption from contractor licensure for a building construction or alteration project in Fayetteville.
- 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
Fayetteville’s Owner Exemption Affidavit records an owner’s claim of exemption from contractor licensure for construction or alteration of a building. The form identifies the property, project trades, and cost, and requires the signer to attest to managing the work, being present for required inspections, and occupying the property for at least 12 months after completion. Use it when seeking a building permit under the owner exemption described in the form; the instructions warn that false statements may have serious consequences.
Who needs it
A property owner, or someone legally authorized to act for an owning firm or corporation, needs this form when claiming the stated licensure exemption for a building project.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get the Owner Exemption Affidavit and its instructions for your Fayetteville building project.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the property and project details, then initial and attest to the applicable statements.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Check whether the city will accept online notarization, then book a commissioned online notary if appropriate.
- 4
Sign Before the Notary
Complete the jurat by swearing or affirming and signing before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Follow Fayetteville’s permit-submission instructions for the completed affidavit.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Fayetteville. 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 property and project details, complete the applicable owner or authorized representative information, initial and attest to the listed statements, then sign the jurat before a notary.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a jurat stating that the affidavit was sworn to or affirmed and subscribed before a notary. Sign before the notary and complete the date and notary fields.
- Can I use an online notary for this Fayetteville form?
- North Carolina’s enacted remote electronic notarization program has not launched. Emergency video notarization requires both signer and notary to be inside North Carolina and is not remote online notarization. Confirm acceptance with the city before booking a commissioned online notary.
- Where do I submit the completed affidavit?
- The form is for a building construction or alteration project in Fayetteville. Follow the city’s permit-submission instructions, and confirm with the city or town if unsure.
Other forms in Fayetteville
Owner Exemption Affidavit in other Cumberland County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.