Winston-Salem, NC · Forsyth County
Accessory Structure Affidavit
This affidavit states that the property owner and occupant will not use an accessory structure for business, as a dwelling, or in violation of the property’s zoning, and is used with related permit matters.
- 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 records the owner-occupant’s declaration that an accessory structure will not be used for business, as a dwelling, or in violation of the property’s zoning under the U.D.O. The form includes office-use checkboxes for a building permit to construct an accessory structure and an electrical permit for separate service (meter). Use it with the relevant permit matter and confirm with the city if you are unsure which permit applies.
Who needs it
The property owner and occupant named on the form needs this affidavit for a building permit to construct an accessory structure or an electrical permit for separate service.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a sworn-to-and-subscribed-before-me jurat; the property owner and occupant signs the declaration before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Affidavit
Get the Accessory Structure Affidavit from the city’s form page.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Enter the property address and requested owner information, and review the declaration.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a commissioned online notary and confirm the city accepts the notarization method.
- 4
Sign Before The Notary
Sign the declaration before the notary, who completes the jurat and commission-expiration field.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed affidavit with the relevant permit matter to the city.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Winston-Salem. 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 accessory structure affidavit?
- Enter the property address and requested owner information, review the declaration, then sign before a notary. The form also has fields for the date, permit number, and office use.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn-to-and-subscribed-before-me jurat and a notary signature and commission-expiration field. Sign the declaration before the notary.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- North Carolina has enacted a remote electronic notarization law for its own notaries, but that program has not launched. The state’s emergency video notarization requires both signer and notary to be in North Carolina and is not remote online notarization. Confirm accepted notarization options with the city.
- What permits is this affidavit associated with?
- The form lists a building permit to construct an accessory structure and an electrical permit for separate service (meter). Confirm with the city if unsure which permit applies.
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