Murfreesboro, TN · Rutherford County
Homeowner Building Permit Affidavit
This affidavit lets a property owner attest to primary-residence and project requirements when applying to Murfreesboro’s Building and Codes Department for a homeowner building 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 asks the property owner to confirm that the home is or will be their primary residence, that they will act as the project’s general contractor, and that they understand permit, inspection, and work requirements. Murfreesboro’s Building and Codes Department uses it with a homeowner building permit application. The owner signs the affidavit to verify that the application information is true and complete and to acknowledge the listed conditions.
Who needs it
A property owner applying for a Murfreesboro 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 includes a sworn-and-acknowledged jurat-style block; the homeowner signs and swears to the affidavit before the notary, who completes the certificate.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the Homeowner Building Permit Affidavit from Murfreesboro’s Building and Codes Department.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter your contact details and project summary, and review each statement before signing.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and have your identification ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video, swear to the affidavit, and sign when directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the notarized affidavit with your homeowner building permit application to Murfreesboro Building and Codes.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Murfreesboro. 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 get the homeowner building permit affidavit notarized?
- Complete the form, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the affidavit during the video session, and submit the notarized form with your permit application.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form’s notary block states that the owner appeared before the notary, was duly sworn, and acknowledged executing the affidavit.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Tennessee authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. The notary must register as an online notary through the Secretary of State.
- What should I confirm before submitting the affidavit?
- The form asks you to verify your residence and project details and notes that Building and Codes requires the affidavit with a homeowner building permit application. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.
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