Rocky Mount, NC · Nash County
Owner Exemption Affidavit
This affidavit lets a property owner or authorized firm representative claim an exemption from contractor licensure when applying for a Rocky Mount 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
Rocky Mount’s Inspection Services Division uses this affidavit when an owner or authorized firm representative claims an exemption from contractor licensure for building construction or alteration. The signer provides the property and project details, selects the applicable certification, estimates project cost, and swears to the statements before a notary. The form warns that an unsupported claim may result in revocation of the building permit and that willful perjury is a Class F felony.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized firm representative seeking a building permit for construction or alteration under the owner exemption completes this affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a “signed and sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before me” jurat; the owner or authorized representative signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the Owner Exemption Affidavit from Rocky Mount’s Inspection Services Division.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the parcel and project information, select the applicable certification, and estimate the total project cost.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and check with the city about accepting online notarization.
- 4
Sign Under Oath on Video
Follow the notary’s instructions and sign the affidavit during the video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Return the completed, notarized affidavit to Rocky Mount’s Inspection Services Division as part of the building permit process.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Rocky Mount. 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 notarize the Owner Exemption Affidavit?
- Complete the project and owner information, then sign the affidavit under oath before a notary. Ask Rocky Mount’s Inspection Services Division whether it accepts online notarization for this form.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a jurat stating that it is signed and sworn or affirmed, and subscribed before a notary. Wait to sign until you are before the notary.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- North Carolina’s enacted remote electronic notarization program has not launched. Emergency video notarization is different and requires both signer and notary to be in North Carolina. Confirm online notarization acceptance with the city.
- What should I include on the affidavit?
- The form asks for the property parcel ID and address, construction type, intended use, applicable owner or firm certification, estimated project cost, and the owner’s signature and date.
- Who should I contact if I am unsure which certification applies?
- The affidavit lists different certifications for an owner or an authorized firm representative, as well as construction supervision and inspection statements. Confirm with the city 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.