Winston-Salem, NC · Forsyth County
Electrical Installation by Property Owner Affidavit
This affidavit is for a property owner seeking a permit to install electrical work in the owner’s own structure and must be signed before a notary.
- 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
This one-page affidavit lets a property owner claim the form’s stated exemption and accept conditions for installing electrical work in the owner’s own structure. Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Planning & Development Services uses it when an owner seeks a permit to perform the electrical work personally; the owner affirms intended occupancy, qualifications, and understanding of inspection and permit conditions. The form cites G.S. 87-43.1(a).
Who needs it
A property owner seeking a permit to perform electrical installation work personally in a structure they own and intend to occupy needs this affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment block stating that the signer personally appeared and acknowledged signing; the property owner signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Download the Electrical Installation by Property Owner Affidavit from the city’s document page.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Complete the owner, job address, and date fields, and review the permit conditions.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary and confirm the city will accept the notarized document.
- 4
Sign Before the Notary
Sign the affidavit during the notary appointment so the notary can complete the acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed affidavit with your electrical permit materials as directed by 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 electrical installation owner affidavit?
- Fill in the owner, job address, and date information, then sign the acknowledgment in front of a notary. Submit the completed affidavit with your permit materials as directed by the city.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment stating that the signer personally appeared before the notary and acknowledged signing the document.
- Can I use online notarization for this affidavit?
- North Carolina’s enacted remote electronic notarization program under G.S. Chapter 10B, Article 2 has not launched. Emergency video notarization is separate and requires both signer and notary to be inside North Carolina. Confirm acceptance with the city.
- What should I do if I am unsure whether the city will accept my notarized form?
- Ask Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Planning & Development Services about its submission requirements before completing the form; confirm with the city if unsure.