Chagrin Falls, OH · Cuyahoga County
Homeowner Affidavit for Permits
This affidavit tells the Chagrin Falls Building Department that a homeowner plans to work on their own dwelling or act as their own general contractor.
- 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
Submit this affidavit to the Chagrin Falls Building Inspector when you want to perform work on your own premises or assume responsibility as your own general contractor. It asks for the property address, work details and dates, and information about others performing work. The attached Chapter 1335 states that the homeowner’s exception applies when the affidavit describes the work, and that the work remains subject to the Building Code and authorized inspections.
Who needs it
A homeowner seeking to perform work on their own premises or act as their own general contractor should submit this affidavit to the Chagrin Falls Building Inspector.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Affidavit
Get the Homeowner Affidavit for Permits from the Chagrin Falls Building Department.
- 2
Fill In The Details
Provide the property and residence addresses, work description and dates, and information about others performing work.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the affidavit in the notary’s presence during your online appointment.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed affidavit to the Chagrin Falls Building Inspector.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Chagrin Falls. 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 submit the homeowner affidavit?
- Complete the affidavit with the property, work, dates, and worker details. Sign it during your notary appointment, then submit it to the Chagrin Falls Building Inspector.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a jurat stating that the affidavit is sworn to and subscribed in the notary’s presence, so sign and swear to it during your appointment.
- Can I notarize this affidavit online?
- Ohio authorizes online notarization by a commissioned online notary under R.C. §§147.60–147.66. You can complete the notarization by video; confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What information should I provide?
- The form asks for your residence and dwelling addresses, start and estimated completion dates, a detailed description of the work, and details about people or firms performing work.