Holly Springs, NC · Wake County
Owner Exemption Affidavit
The Owner Exemption Affidavit is a sworn statement for a property owner or authorized company representative seeking an exemption from contractor licensing for construction or alteration in Holly Springs.
- 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, records the affiant’s claims about managing and supervising the work, and states the project’s total cost. A property owner or authorized firm or corporation representative completes it when applying for a building permit and claiming the licensing exemption described on the form; the affidavit also explains the occupancy commitment and possible permit revocation if the claimant is not entitled to the exemption.
Who needs it
A property owner, or a person legally authorized to act for the property-owning firm or corporation, may complete this affidavit when claiming the stated licensing exemption.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get the Owner Exemption Affidavit from the Holly Springs Development Services Department.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter the property and parcel information, complete the applicable statements, and provide the project cost. Do not sign yet.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and confirm with the city if unsure whether it accepts online notarization.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show your identification and sign the affidavit during the notary session, following the notary’s instructions.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed affidavit with your building permit application to Holly Springs Development Services.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Holly Springs. 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?
- Identify the property and parcel, complete the applicable statements and project cost, then sign the affidavit before a notary. Submit the completed form with your building permit application.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the affidavit must be sworn or affirmed and subscribed before a notary. Wait to sign until you are with the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this affidavit?
- North Carolina’s remote electronic notarization program has not launched. Rush Notary can help arrange a commissioned online notary; confirm with the city or town if unsure whether it will accept an online-notarized affidavit.
- Who can claim the exemption on this form?
- The form allows the property owner, or someone legally authorized to act for the firm or corporation that owns the property, to make the applicable claim.
Other forms in Holly Springs
Owner Exemption Affidavit in other Wake County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.