DeSoto, TX · Dallas County
Homeowner's Affidavit
A notarized affidavit letting a DeSoto homeowner personally pull an electrical, plumbing, or HVAC permit by swearing they own, occupy, and will personally perform the work.
- 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 law lets a homeowner do their own electrical, plumbing, or HVAC work on a homestead without a licensed contractor's registration, but DeSoto requires the homeowner to sign this affidavit swearing they own and reside at the property and will do the work themselves. The signature must be sworn before a notary, and the City keeps the notarized affidavit with the permit file.
Who needs it
DeSoto homeowners pulling their own electrical, plumbing, or HVAC permit on the home they own and occupy.
Why it needs a notary
The affidavit includes a Texas jurat requiring the homeowner's signature to be sworn and subscribed before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Homeowner's Affidavit from the City of DeSoto Building Inspections Helpful Documents page.
- 2
Fill In Property and Permit Details
Enter the address and check the electrical, plumbing, or HVAC permit box that applies.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a video session with a commissioned online notary at Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear on camera, verify your identity, and sign the sworn statement before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Attach the notarized affidavit to your permit application with DeSoto Building Safety.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from DeSoto. 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 my DeSoto Homeowner's Affidavit notarized online?
- Fill in the permit type and property address, then book a video session with a commissioned online notary to sign the sworn statement.
- Do I need to notarize the Homeowner's Affidavit?
- Yes. The form includes a jurat requiring your signature to be sworn and subscribed before a notary before DeSoto Building Safety will accept it.
- Who signs the Homeowner's Affidavit?
- The homeowner who owns and resides at the property and will personally perform the electrical, plumbing, or HVAC work signs and swears to the statement.
- Can I use an online notary for a DeSoto homeowner permit affidavit?
- Yes, Texas recognizes acknowledgments and jurats taken by commissioned online notaries; check with the city if you are unsure whether they will accept it.