Morrisville, NC · Wake County
Owner Exemption Affidavit Over $40,000
This affidavit is for a property owner or authorized representative claiming an exemption from general contractor licensure for a building project valued at $40,000 or more.
- 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
Morrisville’s Inspection Department form identifies the property and permit, then asks the affiant to attest to ownership or authority, personal supervision, site presence, and other conditions of the claimed exemption. The form states that the building must be occupied by the claimant for twelve months after completion and that a copy will be sent to the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors. Submit it with the associated building permit application.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized representative seeking the general contractor licensure exemption for construction or alteration at the property identified on the form needs this affidavit.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get the Owner Exemption Affidavit Over $40,000 from the Morrisville Inspection Department.
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Complete the Form
Enter the property, construction, and permit details, then complete the applicable attestations.
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Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and check with the town about acceptance.
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Submit to the Town
Send the notarized affidavit with the associated building permit application to Morrisville.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Morrisville. 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 and submit the owner exemption affidavit?
- Fill in the property and permit details, complete the applicable attestations, and sign before a notary. Submit the affidavit with the associated building permit application to the town.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a jurat requiring the affiant to swear or affirm and subscribe the affidavit before a notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this Morrisville form?
- North Carolina has enacted a law for remote electronic notarization by its own notaries, but that program has not launched. Emergency video notarization is different and requires the signer and notary to be inside North Carolina. Confirm remote notarization acceptance with the town.
- What if I am unsure whether this affidavit applies to my project?
- The form is for a claimed licensure exemption and asks the signer to attest to specific conditions. Review it with the Inspection Department; confirm with the city or town if unsure.