Winston-Salem, NC · Forsyth County
Change of Contractor Affidavit
This affidavit records an owner’s release of a contractor and indicates whether the owner will act as the contractor, hire a replacement, or provide another explanation for the project.
- 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 Change of Contractor Affidavit lets the person appearing as the permit owner report that a contractor has been released and state what will happen next. The signer can indicate they will act as their own contractor, name a new contractor, or explain another arrangement. The form notes that hiring a new contractor means a new permit must be purchased for the job location, and it requires the owner’s signature to be notarized.
Who needs it
The person appearing as the owner of the permit should complete this form when reporting a contractor’s release and the project’s next contractor arrangement.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get the Change of Contractor Affidavit from the city’s form source.
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Fill In the Project Details
Complete the requested permit, property, contractor, and owner or agent information, then check the applicable option.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary, and confirm with the city that the notarized form will be accepted.
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- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed affidavit to the city using its accepted process.
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 Change of Contractor Affidavit?
- Check the applicable option, enter the project and contractor details requested, and sign before a notary. The form says the person appearing as the permit owner must sign.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form states that the owner’s signature must be notarized and includes a sworn-to-and-subscribed-before-me block for the notary.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- North Carolina’s remote electronic notarization law has been enacted, but its program has not launched. Emergency video notarization is different and requires both signer and notary to be in North Carolina. Ask the city about acceptance before choosing a notary.
- What if I hire a new contractor?
- The form says a new permit will have to be purchased for the job location when you hire a new contractor. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.
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