Blowing Rock, NC · Watauga County
General Contractor Licensing Exemption Form
This form lets a general contractor working without a North Carolina license affirm that a Blowing Rock project costs less than $30,000 and provide project and owner details.
- 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 Town of Blowing Rock Department of Planning and Inspections form identifies the contractor, property owner, project address, and Blowing Rock Privilege Schedule B License number. The contractor affirms that the project costs less than $30,000 and that they are acting under the exemption referenced in North Carolina General Statute 87-1. The form includes a notarial acknowledgment for the contractor’s signature.
Who needs it
A general contractor working without a North Carolina license who is completing a project in Blowing Rock costing less than $30,000 needs this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment block; the contractor named in the form signs and acknowledges its execution before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the General Contractor Licensing Exemption Form from the Town of Blowing Rock.
- 2
Fill In Project Details
Enter the contractor, owner, project address, license number, and project cost affirmation.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary and ask the Town whether it accepts the notarized form.
- 4
Sign Before the Notary
Sign the acknowledgment when directed by the notary, who completes the notarial section.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Send the completed form to the Town of Blowing Rock Department of Planning and Inspections.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Blowing Rock. 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 General Contractor Licensing Exemption Form?
- Enter the contractor and project details, affirm that the project costs less than $30,000, then sign the acknowledgment before a notary. Submit the completed form to the Town of Blowing Rock.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a notarial acknowledgment stating that the contractor personally appeared and acknowledged executing the instrument. Sign before the notary and complete the notary section.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- North Carolina's own remote electronic notarization program has not launched. Emergency video notarization is different and requires both signer and notary to be inside North Carolina. Confirm acceptance with the Town before choosing a notarization method.
- What if I am unsure whether this exemption form applies to my project?
- The form describes an exemption for a project costing less than $30,000. For questions about whether it applies to your circumstances or what to submit, confirm with the city or town if unsure.