New Braunfels, TX · Comal County
Homeowner Exemption Agreement & Homestead Verification
This agreement lets a qualifying New Braunfels homeowner request an exemption from general-contractor registration when seeking residential permits to perform work on their own homestead.
- 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 agreement verifies that the homeowner permanently resides at the property, claims it as a homestead, and accepts responsibility for performing permitted work safely and in compliance with applicable requirements. The city requires the completed, notarized agreement with the homeowner’s exemption request to the Building Safety Division before the homeowner can obtain eligible residential permits. The attached bulletin explains which types of work may qualify and describes limits on the exemption.
Who needs it
A homeowner who permanently resides at a New Braunfels property, claims it as a homestead, and wants to request eligible residential permits without registering as a general contractor needs this agreement.
Why it needs a notary
The agreement includes an acknowledgment before a notary; the homeowner applying for the exemption signs the agreement and acknowledges it before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Agreement
Get the Homeowner Exemption Agreement & Homestead Verification and read the attached information bulletin.
- 2
Complete the Agreement
Fill in the requested property and homeowner information, review each certification, and leave the notary section for your appointment.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary and have the completed agreement ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Follow the notary’s instructions and sign the agreement during the video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the notarized agreement to the New Braunfels Building Safety Division with the required forms for your exemption request.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from New Braunfels. 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 exemption agreement notarized online?
- Complete the agreement, book with a commissioned online notary, and sign during the video session. Submit the notarized agreement to the Building Safety Division.
- Do I need to sign the agreement in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form requires the homeowner’s signature and includes an acknowledgment before a notary. The city says the executed agreement must be submitted to the Building Safety Division.
- Can I use an online notary for this agreement?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. Confirm with the city if unsure whether it accepts an online-notarized agreement.
- Who may request the homeowner exemption?
- The bulletin says the owner must permanently reside in the existing residence and claim it as a homestead. The agreement also asks the homeowner to certify their residence and work responsibilities.