Seagoville, TX · Dallas County
Homeowner Affidavit
A notarized affidavit letting a Seagoville homeowner personally perform work under their own building permit by swearing they will do the work themselves.
- 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
Homeowners in Seagoville who want to do their own permitted work must sign this affidavit swearing they will personally perform the described scope of work. The signature must be sworn before a notary, and Building Inspections keeps the notarized affidavit with the permit file before issuing the permit.
Who needs it
Seagoville homeowners pulling their own building, electrical, plumbing, or HVAC permit to do the work themselves.
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 Affidavit from the City of Seagoville Forms & Helpful Resources page.
- 2
Describe the Scope of Work
Enter the property address and the work you will personally perform.
- 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 Seagoville Building Inspections.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Seagoville. 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 Seagoville Homeowner Affidavit notarized online?
- Describe the scope of work, then book a video session with a commissioned online notary to sign the sworn statement.
- Do I need to notarize the Homeowner Affidavit?
- Yes. The affidavit requires your signature to be sworn before a notary before Seagoville Building Inspections will issue the permit.
- Who signs the Homeowner Affidavit?
- The homeowner who will personally perform the described work signs and swears to the affidavit.
- Can an online notary handle a Seagoville homeowner 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.