Winston-Salem, NC · Forsyth County
Owner Exemption Affidavit
This affidavit lets a property owner or authorized representative claim a contractor-licensing exemption for construction or alteration when applying for a building permit in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County.
- 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 identifies the property, construction type, intended use, and person or firm responsible for the project. The signer claims an exemption and attests to personally managing and supervising the work, meeting inspection responsibilities, and occupying the completed building for twelve months without offering it for rent, lease, or sale. Submit it with the related building permit application; the form says a copy will be sent to the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors for verification.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized representative applying for a building permit who claims the licensing exemption described in the affidavit should complete and sign this form.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get the Owner Exemption Affidavit from the city’s form source.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the property, project, owner, and permit details, then initial the applicable statements.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary and check that the city will accept online notarization.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear or affirm the affidavit during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed affidavit with the related building permit application as directed by the Inspections Department.
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 Owner Exemption Affidavit?
- Enter the property identification and address, construction type, intended use, permit number if known, and required owner or firm details. Initial the applicable statements, then sign the affidavit before a notary.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn or affirmed and subscribed-before-me section, with spaces for the affiant’s signature and the notary’s signature, printed name, and seal.
- Can I notarize this form online?
- Rush Notary can help arrange a commissioned online notary where permitted. North Carolina has enacted a remote electronic notarization law for its own notaries, but that program has not launched; confirm the city’s acceptance before choosing an online notarization.
- Where do I submit the completed affidavit?
- The form identifies the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Inspections Department and associates the affidavit with a building permit application. Confirm with the city or town if unsure about submission details.
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Owner Exemption Affidavit in other North Carolina cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.