Chapel Hill, NC · Orange County
Owner Exemption Affidavit
The Owner Exemption Affidavit lets a property owner or authorized firm representative claim a contractor-licensing exemption when applying for a building permit to construct or alter a building.
- 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
Use this affidavit with a building permit application for construction or alteration when claiming the owner exemption described on the form. The signer identifies the property and intended use, attests to personally managing and supervising the work, and acknowledges the occupancy and verification conditions stated in the affidavit.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized representative of a firm or corporation applying for a building permit and claiming the exemption described in the affidavit needs this form.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Affidavit
Get the Owner Exemption Affidavit from the Town of Chapel Hill.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Add the property, construction, permit, and signer information, then initial the applicable statements.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and confirm the Town will accept the notarization.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the affidavit during your online notary session, following the notary’s instructions.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Submit the notarized affidavit with your building permit application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Chapel Hill. 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 and permit details, select and initial the applicable statements, and sign the affidavit before a notary. Submit it with your building permit application.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says it must be sworn or affirmed and subscribed before a notary. Wait to sign until you are with the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this Chapel Hill form?
- North Carolina has enacted a remote electronic notarization law for its own notaries, but that program has not launched. Emergency video notarization requires the signer and notary to be in North Carolina; it is not online notarization. Ask the Town whether it will accept an online notarization by a commissioned online notary.
- What if I am unsure whether this form applies to my permit?
- The affidavit is for applicants claiming the exemption described on the form. 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.