Rockingham, NC · Richmond County
Owner Exemption Affidavit
The Owner Exemption Affidavit lets a property owner or authorized firm representative claim a contractor-licensure exemption for construction or alteration and submit the sworn form with 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 is for an owner or an authorized representative of a firm or corporation claiming an exemption from contractor licensure for a building project. The signer identifies the property, affirms responsibility for personally managing the work and, in most cases, being present for required inspections. The form says a copy may be sent to the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors and warns that a permit may be revoked if the exemption is not valid.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized representative claiming the stated contractor-licensure exemption for construction or alteration should complete this affidavit for the building permit process.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get the Owner Exemption Affidavit and review its instructions and statements.
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Fill In the Form
Identify the property and complete the applicable owner or authorized-representative statements.
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Sign Before the Notary
Sign and swear or affirm the affidavit while the notary is present.
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Submit to the City
Submit the notarized affidavit with your building permit materials as directed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Rockingham. 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 get the Owner Exemption Affidavit notarized?
- Complete the affidavit, then book a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear or affirm the form before the notary, and submit it with your building permit materials.
- Do I need to sign the 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 online notarization for this North Carolina form?
- North Carolina's enacted remote electronic notarization program has not launched. Emergency video notarization is separate and requires the signer and notary to be inside North Carolina. Ask the city what it accepts.
- When should I submit this affidavit?
- The form concerns a building permit and an owner exemption claim for construction or alteration. Check the permit instructions for when to submit it; 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.