Lancaster, TX · Dallas County
Homeowner’s Affidavit
This affidavit lets a homeowner certify property ownership or homesteading and personally perform specified electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or irrigation work for a permit.
- 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
Use this form to state your relationship to the property and identify the applicable electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or irrigation permit number. You also swear or affirm that you will do the work yourself, subject to the form’s exception for properly licensed and City-registered contractors listed on the permit. The form includes warnings about possible consequences for noncompliance or false information.
Who needs it
A homeowner completing electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or irrigation work on their home can use this affidavit to make the applicable property and work certifications.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the Homeowner’s Affidavit from the City of Lancaster.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Complete the applicable property certification, permit number, homeowner details, and contact information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear before the notary and swear or affirm to the affidavit before signing.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the notarized affidavit with your permit paperwork.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lancaster. 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 notarize this homeowner affidavit online?
- Complete the form, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video session and submit the notarized affidavit with your permit paperwork.
- Do I need to swear to the statements before the notary?
- Yes. The form says the homeowner is first duly sworn and must swear or affirm that the statements are true and correct.
- Can I use an online notary for this affidavit?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. Confirm with the city if unsure about submitting a remotely notarized affidavit.
- What does the affidavit certify?
- Depending on the permit, it certifies ownership and residence, legal homesteading, sole ownership as a home, or ownership or occupancy as a home. It also states that you will do the work yourself, subject to the form’s contractor exception.
Homeowner’s Affidavit in other Dallas County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.