Forest City, NC · Rutherford County
Owner-Builder Affidavit
This affidavit lets a property owner or authorized representative claim a contractor-licensing exemption when applying for a building permit and attest to personally managing the construction.
- 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
The affidavit identifies the property and permit, then records the applicant’s statements about ownership or authorization, construction supervision, inspections, and intended occupancy. It also states that the applicant must occupy the completed building for twelve months and that a copy will be sent to the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors. The form text includes references to Sanford, Lee County, and Broadway as well as Forest City contact details, so confirm the correct form with the town before filing.
Who needs it
A property owner or an authorized representative claiming the stated contractor-licensing exemption for construction or alteration must complete this affidavit with a building permit application.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Affidavit
Get the owner-builder affidavit and confirm with Forest City Code Enforcement that this is the correct form for your permit.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Enter the property, construction, permit, and applicant information, then complete the applicable attestations.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and check whether the town accepts this notarization method.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the affidavit during the video session when directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Return the completed affidavit with your building permit application and follow the town’s filing instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Forest City. 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-builder affidavit notarized?
- Complete the affidavit, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video session when instructed, and submit the notarized form with your permit application after confirming the town’s filing requirements.
- 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, who completes the jurat and seal.
- Can I use online notarization for this Forest City form?
- North Carolina’s own remote electronic notarization program has not launched; its emergency video notarization requires both signer and notary to be in North Carolina and is not online notarization. Ask the town whether it accepts notarization by a commissioned online notary; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- Why does the form mention Sanford and Lee County?
- The provided form text includes Sanford, Lee County, and Broadway references along with Forest City contact details. Contact Forest City Code Enforcement to confirm you have the correct version before completing or filing it.