Greenville, NC · Pitt County
Owner Exemption Affidavit
The Owner Exemption Affidavit lets a property owner or authorized business representative claim an exemption from contractor licensure for construction or alteration covered by a building permit application.
- 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 project and records the affiant’s statements about managing and supervising construction, attending inspections, and occupying the completed building. The form is for a building permit application when the owner or an authorized representative claims the stated contractor-licensure exemption. It also says a copy will be sent to the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors for verification.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized representative of a firm or corporation may need this affidavit when seeking the stated licensure exemption for permitted construction or alteration.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the Owner Exemption Affidavit from the City of Greenville.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the property, project, permit, and affiant details, and initial the applicable statements. Do not sign yet.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and check that the city will accept the notarized form.
- 4
Sign on Video
Swear or affirm and sign the affidavit during the notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the notarized affidavit with your building permit application as directed by the City of Greenville.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Greenville. 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, project, permit, and affiant details, then initial the applicable statements. Leave the signature for the notary appointment: the form requires you to swear or affirm and subscribe before the notary.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form’s jurat says the affidavit was sworn or affirmed and subscribed before a notary, so sign during the notarization appointment.
- Can I notarize this affidavit online in North Carolina?
- North Carolina’s enacted remote electronic notarization program has not launched. Emergency video notarization is separate and requires both signer and notary to be inside North Carolina. Ask the city whether it will accept this form notarized by a commissioned online notary; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- What should I do after notarization?
- Submit the completed affidavit with the related building permit application as directed by the City of Greenville. The form states that a copy will be transmitted to the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors.
Owner Exemption Affidavit in other North Carolina cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.