Rolesville, NC · Wake County
Owner Exemption Affidavit
The Owner Exemption Affidavit is for a property owner or authorized representative who claims a contractor-licensure exemption for building construction or alteration in Wake County.
- 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 lets an owner or an authorized representative claim an exemption from licensure for construction or alteration at the property identified on the form. The signer attests to personally managing the work, being present for required inspections unless the stated architect exception applies, and occupying the building for at least 12 months after completion. The form says a copy goes to the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors for verification.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized representative claiming the stated licensure exemption for construction or alteration at a Wake County property needs to complete this affidavit.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the Owner Exemption Affidavit and review the property and exemption information requested.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Provide the property and signer details, initial the applicable statements, and check the trades that apply.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary before signing the jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear or affirm to the affidavit before the notary during your session.
- 5
Submit the Affidavit
Submit the completed form as directed by the Wake County Inspections Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Rolesville. 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 notarize the Owner Exemption Affidavit?
- Enter the property and signer information, initial the applicable exemption and attestations, and check the trades that apply. Sign and swear or affirm before a commissioned online notary, then submit the affidavit as directed.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form's jurat says it is sworn to or affirmed and subscribed before a notary. Do not sign until you are before the notary.
- Can I use North Carolina remote online notarization for this form?
- North Carolina has enacted a remote electronic notarization law for its own notaries, but that program has not launched. Emergency video notarization requires both signer and notary to be inside North Carolina and is not remote online notarization.
- Where do I submit the completed affidavit?
- The form identifies the Wake County Inspections Department and says a copy will be transmitted to the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.
Other forms in Rolesville
Owner Exemption Affidavit in other Wake County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.