Goldsboro, NC · Wayne County
Owner Exemption Affidavit
This affidavit lets a property owner or authorized representative claim an exemption from contractor licensure for building construction or alteration and submit the sworn statement to the Goldsboro Inspections Department.
- 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 Owner Exemption Affidavit identifies the property and records the affiant’s claim to an exemption from contractor licensure for construction or alteration. The signer attests to personally managing the work, being present for required inspections unless the stated architect exception applies, and understanding that the affidavit may be reviewed by the licensing board. Use it in connection with the building permit process handled by the Goldsboro Inspections Department.
Who needs it
A property owner, or someone legally authorized to act for the owning firm or corporation, claiming the stated licensure exemption for building construction or alteration.
How to get this notarized
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Download The Affidavit
Get the Owner Exemption Affidavit from the Goldsboro Inspections Department.
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Fill In The Form
Provide the property and affiant details, initial the applicable provision and paragraphs, and complete the date and other requested information.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Check with the city about acceptable notarization methods, then arrange a commissioned online notary if appropriate.
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Submit To The City
Send the completed affidavit to the Goldsboro Inspections Department as part of the applicable building permit process.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Goldsboro. 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 affiant information, initial the applicable statements, then sign and swear or affirm before a notary. Submit the completed affidavit to the Goldsboro Inspections Department.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn-to-and-subscribed jurat, so the affiant must sign and swear or affirm before the notary completes the notarial certificate.
- Can I use an online notary for this North Carolina form?
- North Carolina’s enacted remote electronic notarization program has not launched. Emergency video notarization is distinct from online notarization and requires both signer and notary to be in North Carolina. Confirm acceptable notarization methods with the city or town if unsure.
- What does the affidavit ask me to attest to?
- It asks the affiant to identify the property, claim the stated licensure exemption, and attest to personally managing construction or alteration and attending required inspections, subject to the form’s stated exception.
Owner Exemption Affidavit in other North Carolina cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.