High Point, NC · Guilford County
Owner Exemption Affidavit
This sworn affidavit lets a property owner or authorized firm representative claim an exemption from contractor licensure when applying for a building permit in High Point.
- 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
High Point’s Inspections Department form lets a property owner or an authorized firm or corporation representative claim an exemption from contractor licensure for a building project. The signer attests to ownership or authority, personal management of construction, and presence at required inspections unless an architect sealed the plans. The appendix says projects costing $40,000 or more require a verified affidavit before a permit may be issued, and that a copy is sent to the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors.
Who needs it
A property owner, or an authorized representative of a firm or corporation, may need this affidavit when claiming a contractor-licensure exemption for a High Point building permit.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get the Owner Exemption Affidavit from the High Point Inspections Department.
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Complete the Affidavit
Provide the property and signer information, then initial the applicable statement and required paragraphs.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Check with the city that it accepts remote notarization, then book a commissioned online notary if appropriate.
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Submit to the City
Include the completed affidavit with your building permit materials as directed by High Point.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from High Point. 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?
- Identify the property and signer, initial the applicable ownership or authorization statement and paragraphs 2–4, then sign under oath before a notary. Submit it with your permit materials as directed by the city.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says it must be sworn to or affirmed and subscribed before a notary public. Ask the city whether it accepts remote notarization for this affidavit.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- North Carolina’s enacted remote electronic notarization program has not launched. Emergency video notarization requires both signer and notary to be in North Carolina. Confirm with the city whether it accepts your notarized form.
- Who may claim the exemption on this affidavit?
- The form allows the property owner, or someone legally authorized to act for a firm or corporation that owns the property, to claim the exemption and make the listed attestations.
- When is this affidavit required for a building permit?
- The appendix states that for projects costing $40,000 or more, an owner claiming the general contractor licensing exemption must execute a verified affidavit before becoming entitled to a permit. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.
Owner Exemption Affidavit in other North Carolina cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.