Waynesville, NC · Haywood County
Owner Exemption Affidavit
This affidavit lets a property owner or authorized representative claim an exemption from contractor licensure when applying for a Waynesville building permit for construction or alteration.
- 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
Waynesville’s Inspection Department uses this affidavit for a building permit application when an owner or authorized firm or corporation representative claims an exemption from contractor licensure. The signer attests to ownership or authority, personal supervision and management of the work, and required presence during inspections. The form also states that the building must be occupied by the owner for twelve months after completion and that a copy will be sent to the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized representative claiming a contractor-licensing exemption for construction or alteration associated with a Waynesville building permit needs this affidavit.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Get the Owner Exemption Affidavit from the Town of Waynesville.
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Fill In the Form
Enter the property and permit details and complete the relevant attestations, but do not sign yet.
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Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and have identification ready.
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Submit to the Town
Follow the town’s instructions for submitting the notarized affidavit with your building permit application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Waynesville. 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?
- Fill in the property and permit details, complete the applicable attestations, and sign the affidavit before a notary. Submit the notarized form with your building permit application as directed by the town.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a jurat stating that the affiant swears or affirms and subscribes before a notary. Wait to sign until you are with the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- North Carolina’s remote electronic notarization program has not launched. Rush Notary can connect you with a commissioned online notary; confirm with the city or town if unsure whether it will accept the notarized form.
- What happens to a copy of the affidavit?
- The form says a copy will be transmitted to the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors to verify the applicant’s eligibility to claim the exemption.
Owner Exemption Affidavit in other North Carolina cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.