Greenville, NC · Pitt County
Owner Exemption for Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing Licensure Affidavit
This affidavit lets a property owner claim an exemption from electrical, mechanical, and plumbing licensure for permitted work by affirming personal installation and inspection responsibilities.
- 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
Greenville’s Owner Exemption for Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing Licensure Affidavit is for a property owner seeking an exemption from licensure related to a building permit. The owner initials the relevant provisions and affirms ownership, personal installation of work associated with the permit, and responsibility for the permit and related work. The form also addresses the owner’s presence at required inspections, with an exception when plans are drawn and sealed by a North Carolina licensed architect or engineer.
Who needs it
A property owner applying for a building permit who intends to claim an electrical, mechanical, or plumbing licensure exemption should complete this affidavit.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get Greenville’s Owner Exemption for Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing Licensure Affidavit.
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Fill In the Form
Enter the subject property address and initial the relevant provisions. Review each affirmation before signing.
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Book an Online Notary
Arrange a notarization and confirm with the city that it accepts your planned notarization method.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed affidavit through the city’s permit process.
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 trade exemption affidavit?
- Enter the subject property address, initial the relevant provisions, and complete the affidavit as directed. Sign the affidavit before a notary, then submit it as part of your permit process.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a jurat stating that it is sworn to or affirmed and subscribed before a notary. Wait to sign until you are with the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this Greenville form?
- North Carolina’s enacted remote electronic notarization 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 or town if unsure about an online-notarized form.
- What responsibilities do I affirm on the form?
- You affirm that you own the property, will personally install the relevant equipment or work, and understand your responsibility for the permits and associated work. The form also addresses attendance at required inspections.