Raleigh, NC · Wake County
Owner Exemption Affidavit
This affidavit lets a property owner or authorized firm representative claim a contractor-licensure exemption when applying for a Raleigh building permit for construction or alteration.
- 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
Raleigh’s Inspection Department uses this affidavit when a property owner or authorized firm representative claims an exemption from contractor licensure for a building project. The signer initials the applicable statements, identifies the property and trades, states the project cost, and affirms responsibilities for managing the work, inspections, and occupancy. The form also states that the affidavit may be sent to the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors for verification.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized representative of a firm or corporation applying for a building permit and claiming the stated contractor-licensure exemption needs this affidavit.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get Raleigh’s Owner Exemption Affidavit and review its fields and sworn statements.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the property and applicant details, initial applicable statements, select trades, and provide the project cost.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and check with Raleigh about accepted notarization methods.
- 4
Sign Before the Notary
Follow the notary’s instructions to swear or affirm and sign the affidavit.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed notarized affidavit with your building permit application as directed by Raleigh.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Raleigh. 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 notarize the Owner Exemption Affidavit online?
- North Carolina’s enacted remote electronic notarization program has not launched. Its emergency video notarization procedure requires the signer and notary to be in North Carolina and is not remote online notarization. Ask the city which notarization methods it accepts.
- Do I need to sign the 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. Complete the required fields and sign as directed by the notary.
- Who should complete this affidavit?
- The form is for a property owner or a person legally authorized to act for a firm or corporation that owns the property, when claiming the stated contractor-licensure exemption for construction or alteration.
- What happens after I complete the affidavit?
- The form says a copy will be transmitted to the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors for verification. Submit the completed affidavit with your building permit application as directed by the city; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
Owner Exemption Affidavit in other Wake County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.