Morrisville, NC · Wake County
Owner Exemption Affidavit for Trades
This affidavit lets a property owner or authorized representative claim an exemption from contractor licensure for specified building trades and submit the sworn form for a Morrisville building project.
- 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 the person claiming the exemption, who attests to supervising the work, attending required inspections unless an stated exception applies, and occupying the building for at least twelve months after completion. It applies to building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work. The form says a copy will be sent to the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors for verification and that an ineligible claim may result in permit revocation.
Who needs it
A property owner, or someone legally authorized to act for the property-owning firm or corporation, may use this affidavit to claim the stated licensure exemption for covered work.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get the Owner Exemption Affidavit for Trades from the Town of Morrisville.
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Complete the Form
Enter the property and affiant details, then initial the applicable statements and covered trades.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and confirm the Town accepts your planned notarization method.
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Submit to the Town
Send the completed affidavit to the Town as directed for your building project.
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 the Owner Exemption Affidavit for Trades?
- Fill in the property and affiant information, initial the applicable statements, sign before a commissioned online notary, and submit the completed affidavit as directed by the Town.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a jurat stating that it is sworn or affirmed and subscribed before a notary, with spaces for the notary’s signature, printed name, commission expiration, and seal.
- Can I use online notarization for this Morrisville form?
- North Carolina’s remote electronic notarization program has not launched. Emergency video notarization is different and requires both the signer and notary to be in North Carolina. Confirm acceptance and signing options with the Town before booking.
- What if I’m unsure whether this affidavit applies to my project?
- The form covers building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing trades and describes conditions for claiming the exemption. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.
Other forms in Morrisville
Owner Exemption Affidavit for Trades in other North Carolina cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.