Cincinnati, OH · Hamilton County
Owner Affidavit
The Cincinnati Owner Affidavit is completed by the owner of record of a single-family residence to affirm ownership, intended residency, and responsibility for permit work.
- 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 records the owner’s claim to the single-family residence, how long they have owned it, and their promise to reside there for at least one year after the project’s final inspection. The owner also affirms that they are performing the work detailed on the permit application in accordance with the Cincinnati-Ohio Basic Building Code provision named on the form; use it with the permit application for the property.
Who needs it
The owner of record of a Cincinnati single-family residence who is performing work detailed on a building permit application needs to complete this affidavit.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Affidavit
Get the Owner Affidavit from the City of Cincinnati Buildings and Inspections Department.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Enter the requested date, owner, property, ownership-period, and other information.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the affidavit in the notary’s presence during the online session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed, notarized affidavit with your building permit materials.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Cincinnati. 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 Cincinnati Owner Affidavit?
- Fill in the requested ownership, property, and date information. Book a remote session, sign before a commissioned online notary, and submit the completed form with your permit materials.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says it must be sworn to and signed before the notary, in the notary’s presence.
- Can I use online notarization for this form?
- Ohio authorizes online notarization by its notaries under R.C. §§147.60–147.66, since 2019. Ask the city whether it will accept this form with an online notarization; confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What does the owner affirm on this form?
- The owner affirms ownership of the single-family residence, plans to live there for at least one year after final inspection, and is performing the work described on the permit application.