Burgaw, NC · Pender County
Homeowner Exemption Affidavit
This affidavit lets a property owner or authorized representative claim a contractor-licensure exemption for building construction or alteration and submit the sworn form to Burgaw’s Inspections Department.
- 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 to claim an exemption from licensure for construction or alteration on the property identified in the form. The signer must attest to ownership or authority to act for the property-owning firm, personally manage the work, and meet the stated inspection responsibilities. Submit the completed, notarized affidavit to Burgaw’s Inspections Department in connection with the building permit; the form says a copy may be sent to the state licensing board for verification.
Who needs it
A property owner or person authorized to act for a property-owning firm may need this affidavit when claiming the stated licensure exemption for construction or alteration.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Homeowner Exemption Affidavit from the Town of Burgaw.
- 2
Fill in the Affidavit
Add the property address and parcel identification, print your name, and initial the statements that apply.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary and check that the notarization method is acceptable to the town.
- 4
Sign Before the Notary
Complete the jurat by swearing or affirming and signing before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Send the notarized affidavit to Burgaw’s Inspections Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Burgaw. 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 Homeowner Exemption Affidavit?
- Enter the property address and parcel identification, print your name, initial the applicable statements, and sign before a notary. Submit the notarized affidavit to Burgaw’s Inspections Department.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit before a notary?
- Yes. The form says it must be sworn to or affirmed and subscribed before a notary, and includes spaces for the notary’s signature, seal, printed name, and commission expiration.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- North Carolina has enacted a remote electronic notarization law, but that program has not launched. Emergency video notarization requires both signer and notary to be inside North Carolina and is not remote online notarization; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What does the affidavit ask me to attest to?
- It asks you to attest to ownership or authority to act for the property-owning firm, personal management of the work, and the stated responsibilities for required inspections.
Homeowner Exemption Affidavit in other North Carolina cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.