Winston-Salem, NC · Forsyth County
Installation By Property Owner (Mechanical) Affidavit
This affidavit lets a property owner request a mechanical permit to install HVAC in their own structure and submit the required notarized acknowledgment to Winston-Salem.
- 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
Winston-Salem’s Planning & Development Services form lets a property owner claim the exemption identified on the form and request a permit to install HVAC in their own structure. The signer affirms conditions including personal occupancy for 12 months after the work is complete and that they will perform the work themselves. The form includes an acknowledgment for the owner to sign before a notary and submit with the permit request.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking a mechanical permit to install HVAC in their own structure and affirm the conditions listed on the form needs this affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment block stating the signer personally appeared and acknowledged signing; the property owner signs the affidavit before the notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Download the Installation By Property Owner (Mechanical) Affidavit from Winston-Salem.
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Complete the Form
Fill in the requested information, including the job address, and review the owner conditions.
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Book an Online Notary
If the city accepts online notarization for this form, book a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear before the notary by video and acknowledge signing the affidavit.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed affidavit with your permit request to Winston-Salem Planning & Development Services.
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 mechanical owner affidavit?
- Fill in the requested owner and job details, then sign the affidavit before a notary. Submit it with your permit request and confirm any submission instructions with Winston-Salem.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form has an acknowledgment block stating that the signer personally appeared before the notary and acknowledged signing the document.
- Can I use an online notary for this Winston-Salem form?
- North Carolina’s enacted remote electronic notarization program has not launched. Emergency video notarization is different and requires both the signer and notary to be inside North Carolina. Confirm with the city or town if unsure about accepting an online notarization.
- What does the owner affirm on this form?
- The owner affirms that they own and will occupy the structure for 12 months after the work is complete, will perform the work themselves, and understand the other permit conditions listed in the affidavit.