Columbia, TN · Maury County
Homeowner Building Permit Affidavit
This affidavit lets a property owner apply for a homeowner building permit in Columbia and certify that the residence is or will be their primary home and the work is for their own use.
- 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 form identifies the homeowner, property, planned work, and its labor and materials valuation. The applicant swears that the property is their primary residence, describes their responsibilities as their own general contractor, and certifies the information is true. Columbia Development Services uses the affidavit with a homeowner building permit application; the form also notes that plumbing or mechanical work needs separate permits.
Who needs it
A property owner applying for a Columbia homeowner building permit for work on a single-family residence they live in or intend to occupy needs this affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a sworn affidavit and acknowledgment block; the homeowner named in the affidavit signs and swears to it before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the Homeowner Building Permit Affidavit from Columbia Development Services.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter your details, property address, work description, and labor and materials valuation; review each certification.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote online notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video and sign and swear to the affidavit as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed affidavit with your homeowner building permit application to Columbia Development Services.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Columbia. 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 building permit affidavit?
- Fill in your name, address, work description, and valuation. Read the certifications, then sign and swear to the affidavit before a notary. Submit it with your permit application.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a notary block stating that you appeared, were sworn, and acknowledged executing the affidavit. Sign before the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this Columbia form?
- Tennessee authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary registered through the Secretary of State. You can sign during a video session; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- What work does the affidavit cover?
- It covers the work described in the homeowner building permit application. The form says plumbing or mechanical work needs separate permits.
Other forms in Columbia
Homeowner Building Permit Affidavit in other Tennessee cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.