Wilmer, TX · Dallas County

Homeowner’s Affidavit

Wilmer homeowners use this affidavit to certify property ownership or occupancy and make statements about electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or irrigation work tied to a city permit.

Standard form~15 min to notarize
  • 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

This one-page affidavit lets a homeowner certify ownership or occupancy and home use for electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or irrigation work at a Wilmer property. It also records the homeowner’s promise to do the work personally, subject to the stated exception for properly licensed and city-registered contractors, and includes permit numbers, contact details, and a sworn statement for permit submission.

Who needs it

A homeowner applying for an electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or irrigation permit for work at a Wilmer property may need to complete this affidavit.

Why it needs a notary

The form has a Texas jurat; the homeowner whose name is subscribed to the affidavit must appear before the notary and swear or affirm its statements.

How to get this notarized

  1. 1

    Download the Affidavit

    Get the Homeowner’s Affidavit from the City of Wilmer and review its permit sections.

  2. 2

    Fill In the Form

    Complete the property address, date, applicable permit number, homeowner name, phone number, and email.

  3. 3

    Book an Online Notary

    Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary before signing the affidavit.

  4. 4

    Sign on Video

    Appear by video and swear or affirm the affidavit before the notary.

  5. 5

    Submit to the City

    After notarization, submit the completed affidavit with the permit materials to the City of Wilmer.

Preview the form

The blank PDF straight from Wilmer. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.

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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 complete the Wilmer Homeowner’s Affidavit?
Enter the property address, date, applicable permit number, homeowner details, and contact information. Sign and swear to the statements before a notary, then submit the completed form to the city.
Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
Yes. The form includes a jurat stating that the homeowner appeared before the notary and swore to the affidavit’s statements.
Can I use an online notary for this 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; confirm with the city if unsure.
What work does this affidavit cover?
The form has sections for electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and irrigation permits. It also states that homeowners may not install gas lines and describes an exception for certain licensed, city-registered contractors.

Homeowner’s Affidavit in other Dallas County cities

Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.

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