Crossville, TN · Cumberland County
Homeowner’s Affidavit for Building Permit
This affidavit lets a property owner certify understanding of the responsibilities of a homeowner’s building permit and is filed by the homeowner seeking the permit.
- 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 explains the homeowner’s responsibilities, including limits on personal-use construction, licensing requirements for people hired, and insurance responsibilities. A property owner seeking a homeowner’s building permit uses it to certify these statements and affirm the form before a notary; the form cites TCA 62-6-103 and advises contacting the Contractors Board with licensing questions.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking a homeowner’s building permit and certifying the responsibilities listed on this affidavit needs to complete it.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an affirmation before a notary block; the homeowner signs the affidavit, which is then affirmed before the Notary Public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Affidavit
Get the Homeowner’s Affidavit for Building Permit form.
- 2
Review And Complete The Form
Read each statement, provide your name, and complete the requested date and signature details.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
Follow the notary’s instructions to sign and affirm the affidavit during your online session.
- 5
Submit The Form To The City
Submit the completed affidavit with your building permit materials to the City of Crossville.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Crossville. 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 homeowner’s building permit affidavit?
- Review the statements, complete your name and the requested details, then sign and affirm the affidavit before a notary. Submit the completed form with your building permit materials.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a statement that it is signed and affirmed before a Notary Public, with a space for the notary’s commission expiration.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- Tennessee authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under the Online Notary Public Act. Ask the receiving office whether it accepts this notarized form online; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- What does the affidavit say about contractors?
- It says people hired by the homeowner are considered contractors or construction managers and are not exempt from licensing requirements. It also identifies homeowner responsibilities for required workers’ compensation and general liability insurance.
Homeowner’s Affidavit for Building Permit in other Tennessee cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.