Celina, TX · Collin County
Model Home Affidavit
This affidavit records a builder or other signer’s commitments about a model home’s initial commercial treatment and the permit application required to convert it to a single-family dwelling.
- 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 states that the model home will initially receive a building final as a model home and will not be used as a single-family dwelling until a building final and Certificate of Occupancy are issued for its conversion. The signer also agrees to apply for a remodel permit with required documents and to provide building plans and an ADA-accessible route on the plot plan.
Who needs it
A builder or other person signing for the model home uses this affidavit to make the stated commitments about the property and its conversion.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment block, and the person whose name is subscribed to the affidavit signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the Model Home Affidavit from the City of Celina.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the property and signer information, review the commitments, and leave the signature for the notary session.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show your identification and sign the affidavit during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the notarized affidavit and any required documents to the City of Celina.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Celina. 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 Model Home Affidavit notarized online?
- Complete the affidavit, book a session with a commissioned online notary, and sign during the video session. After notarization, submit the form to the city with any required documents.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment block stating that the signer personally appeared before a notary and acknowledged executing the instrument.
- Can an online notary notarize this Texas city form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. Texas also recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states under CPRC §121.001; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What commitments does the affidavit include?
- It states that the model home will initially be treated as a commercial structure, that conversion requires a building final and Certificate of Occupancy, and that the signer will apply for a remodel permit.