Apex, NC · Wake County
Owner Exception Questionnaire/Affidavit All Trades
This questionnaire and affidavit helps a property owner seeking an owner-exception building permit answer eligibility questions and identify the trades they will install themselves.
- 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 form asks about land ownership, management and supervision of construction, purchasing materials, inspections, legal compliance, and intended occupancy. It is for building trade projects costing less than $40,000, as stated on the form, and is used when an owner seeks a permit under the owner exception. The owner checks the applicable trades, completes the affidavit, and signs before a notary.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking an owner-exception permit for a building trade project costing less than $40,000 should complete this questionnaire and affidavit.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Owner Exception Questionnaire/Affidavit All Trades from the Town of Apex.
- 2
Complete the Questionnaire
Answer each eligibility question, mark the trades you will install, and enter your name and date.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a notarization with a commissioned online notary, after confirming acceptance with the town if needed.
- 4
Sign Before the Notary
Sign the affidavit in the notary’s presence so the notary can complete the subscribed-and-sworn statement.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed affidavit with your building permit materials to the Town of Apex.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Apex. 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 exception affidavit?
- Answer the eligibility questions, mark the trades you will install, and fill in your name and date. Sign before the notary, who completes the jurat and notary details.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a statement that it was subscribed and sworn before a notary, with spaces for the notary’s signature, seal, and commission expiration.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this Apex form?
- North Carolina’s enacted remote electronic notarization program has not launched. Emergency video notarization requires the signer and notary to be in North Carolina and is not remote online notarization. Ask the city whether it accepts a commissioned online notary; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- What does the questionnaire ask about?
- It asks whether you own the land, will manage and supervise the work, arrange inspections, comply with listed requirements, occupy the building for at least 12 months, and install electrical, mechanical, or plumbing trades.