Blowing Rock, NC · Watauga County
Owner Exemption Affidavit
This affidavit lets a property owner or authorized firm representative claim a building-contractor licensing exemption when applying for a building permit for construction or alteration in Blowing Rock.
- 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, construction type, intended use, and associated building permit, then asks the signer to attest to the conditions for claiming a licensing exemption. The signer states they will personally manage the work and meet the form’s occupancy and inspection commitments. The form is for the Inspection Department in connection with a building permit application; it also says a copy will be transmitted to the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized representative of a firm or corporation may use this affidavit when claiming the stated licensing exemption for construction or alteration.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get the Owner Exemption Affidavit from the Blowing Rock Inspection Department.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Add the property, construction, permit, and signer details, then initial the applicable statements. Leave the signature for the notary appointment.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and check with the city about accepting the notarized form.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show your identification and sign when instructed during the notarization session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed affidavit to the Blowing Rock Inspection Department with the related building permit application.
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 Owner Exemption Affidavit?
- Enter the property and permit details, select the applicable owner or representative statement, and initial the required attestations. Sign and date before the notary, then submit the completed affidavit to the Inspection Department.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says it must be sworn or affirmed and subscribed before a notary. Wait to sign until you are with the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this form in North Carolina?
- North Carolina’s enacted remote electronic notarization program has not launched. Emergency video notarization is different and requires both signer and notary to be in North Carolina. Ask the city whether it will accept your notarized form; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- What details does the affidavit ask me to provide?
- The form asks for the parcel identification number, full property address, construction type, intended use, permit number, signer’s name and phone number, and the required initials, signature, and date.
Other forms in Blowing Rock
Owner Exemption Affidavit in other North Carolina cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.