Fulshear, TX · Fort Bend County
Property Owner's Affidavit (Contractor Registration Exemption)
A homeowner's sworn affidavit filed with the City of Fulshear to pull a building permit on their own homestead without a registered contractor.
- 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 Fulshear who intend to perform their own permitted work, without hiring a registered contractor, must certify under oath that the property is their residential homestead and that they will personally supervise the work. The affidavit must be sworn to and subscribed before a notary before Development Services will issue the permit.
Who needs it
Fulshear homeowners pulling a building, electrical, plumbing, or other permit on their own homestead without a licensed contractor.
Why it needs a notary
The affidavit ends with "SWORN TO and subscribed to before me" and a notary seal line, requiring the owner's signature to be notarized.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Property Owner's Affidavit from the Fulshear Development Services page.
- 2
Fill In Your Details
Enter your name, property address, and the scope of work.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the affidavit before your commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit With Your Permit
Attach the notarized affidavit to your building permit application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Fulshear. 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 a Fulshear property owner's affidavit?
- Download the affidavit, fill in your name and property address, then sign it before a commissioned online notary before submitting it with your permit application.
- Do I need a notary for this affidavit?
- Yes, the form must be sworn to and subscribed before a notary public to be accepted by the City of Fulshear.
- Who can use this affidavit?
- Homeowners performing permitted work on their own residential homestead without hiring a registered contractor.
- Can I use an online notary for a Fulshear permit affidavit?
- Texas authorizes remote online notarization; check with the city if unsure whether they accept it for permit filings.