Sanford, NC · Lee County
Owner Exemption Affidavit
The Owner Exemption Affidavit lets a property owner or authorized representative claim a licensing exemption for building construction or alteration when applying for a building permit.
- 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 affidavit identifies the property and permit application and records the signer’s claim to a licensing exemption, along with commitments to manage the work and occupy the completed building for twelve months. The City of Sanford, County of Lee, or Town of Broadway Inspection Department uses it with a building permit application when the applicant claims this exemption.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized representative claiming the stated licensing exemption for construction or alteration tied to a building permit application needs to complete this affidavit.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Download the Owner Exemption Affidavit from the City of Sanford website.
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Complete the Form
Enter the property and permit details, provide contact information, and initial the applicable statements.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a notarization appointment with a commissioned online notary, and confirm the city’s acceptance requirements if unsure.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed affidavit with the related building permit application to the Inspection Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Sanford. 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, permit, and contact details, initial the applicable statements, and sign the affidavit before a notary. Submit the completed form with the building permit application.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a block stating that the affidavit was sworn or affirmed and subscribed before a notary public, so sign before the notary.
- Can I use online notarization for this affidavit?
- North Carolina’s enacted remote electronic notarization program has not launched. Ask the city whether it accepts this affidavit notarized by a commissioned online notary; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- What commitments does the affidavit include?
- The signer attests to personally managing the construction or alteration, being regularly on site, and occupying the completed building for twelve months without offering it for rent, lease, or sale.
Owner Exemption Affidavit in other North Carolina cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.