Pittsburg, TX · Camp County
Homeowner's Exemption Certificate
A sworn certificate letting a homeowner in Pittsburg pull their own electrical, plumbing, or mechanical permit without a state license by affirming they own and occupy the home.
- 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
Texas licensing law lets an unlicensed person perform electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work on a home they own and occupy, but the City of Pittsburg requires them to first sign this Homeowner's Exemption Certificate as part of the Remodel or Addition Residential Building Permit packet. The homeowner affirms ownership, occupancy, and homestead status, and the affirmation is completed before a notary. It does not apply to rental or commercial property.
Who needs it
A Pittsburg homeowner performing their own electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work on the home they own and occupy.
Why it needs a notary
The certificate includes a Texas acknowledgment block ('Before me, the undersigned authority...') that the city's form requires the homeowner's signature to satisfy before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Remodel or Addition Building Permit packet, which includes the Homeowner's Exemption Certificate, from pittsburgtx.gov.
- 2
Fill in Your Details
Complete the property address and homeowner affirmation sections before your notary session.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary through Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear on a live video call, verify your identity, and sign the certificate before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Attach the notarized certificate to your building permit application and submit it to Pittsburg.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Pittsburg. 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
- Who signs the Homeowner's Exemption Certificate?
- The homeowner who owns and occupies the Pittsburg residence and will personally perform the electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work must sign it in front of a notary.
- Do I need this if I'm hiring a licensed contractor?
- No. This certificate is only for unlicensed homeowners doing their own work; a licensed contractor pulls the permit under their own license instead.
- How do I get the certificate notarized online?
- Download the form from the City of Pittsburg, fill in the homeowner and property details, then book a session with a commissioned online notary to sign it live on video.
- Where do I submit the signed certificate?
- Submit it with the rest of your Remodel or Addition Residential Building Permit application to Pittsburg's Building Official.
- What if I'm not sure whether my project needs this form?
- Check with the City of Pittsburg Building Official if unsure whether your project qualifies for the homeowner exemption.