Gallatin, TN · Sumner County
Homeowner Building Permit Affidavit
This affidavit is for Gallatin property owners applying for a homeowner building permit to perform work on their primary residence and certify how the project will be managed.
- 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
Gallatin’s Building Codes Department form asks the property owner to identify the residence, describe the planned work, and state its value. The homeowner affirms the property is a primary residence, explains their role in performing or overseeing the work, and acknowledges requirements for certain licensed subcontractors and inspections. The owner signs under oath to support a homeowner building permit application; the form warns that inaccurate information may lead to permit revocation or other consequences.
Who needs it
A Gallatin property owner applying for a homeowner building permit to construct or alter a single-family residence for their own use needs this affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a State of Tennessee, County of Sumner jurat-style 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 the City of Gallatin.
- 2
Fill In Your Information
Provide your contact and property details, describe the planned work, enter its valuation, and review the statements.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear by video, take the required oath, and sign when directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed, notarized affidavit to Gallatin’s Building Codes Department with your permit application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Gallatin. 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 meet with a commissioned online notary by video. Sign and swear to the affidavit during the session, and submit the notarized form to Gallatin’s Building Codes Department.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form contains a notary block stating that the homeowner appeared, was duly sworn, and acknowledged executing the affidavit. Sign during the notary session.
- Can I use online notarization for this Tennessee form?
- Tennessee authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under the Online Notary Public Act. A commissioned online notary can notarize your signature by video; check with Gallatin’s Building Codes Department if you have questions about submission.
- What details should I complete before my appointment?
- Enter your name, property address, contact information, work description, and estimated labor and materials valuation. Review the certifications before signing, and confirm with the city or town if unsure.
Homeowner Building Permit Affidavit in other Tennessee cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.