West University Place, TX · Harris County
Property Owner's Affidavit for Exemption from Contractor Registration
This affidavit lets a residential homestead owner in West University Place certify they will perform permitted work without a contractor and accept responsibility for the work and any employees or subcontractors.
- 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
The property owner uses this affidavit to certify that the property is their residential homestead and that they intend to perform permit-required work without a contractor. The owner also accepts responsibility for supervising or doing the work and for any employees or subcontractors they hire. After completing and notarizing the form, submit it in person with the building permit application to the City of West University Place.
Who needs it
A property owner applying for a building permit who certifies the property is their residential homestead and intends to do the permitted work without a contractor needs this affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a sworn-to-and-subscribed-before-me notary block; the property owner signs the affidavit before a notary, who completes the notarial certificate.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Property Owner's Affidavit for Exemption from Contractor Registration from the city.
- 2
Fill Out the Affidavit
Enter the owner's information, property address, and the requested signature and date.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary before signing.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit during the online notary session and have the notary complete the notarial certificate.
- 5
Submit It to the City
Submit the completed, notarized form in person with the building permit application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from West University Place. 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 submit the completed property owner exemption affidavit?
- Complete and notarize the form, then submit it in person with your building permit application to the City of West University Place at the address printed on the form.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn-to-and-subscribed-before-me notary block, so sign before the notary and have the notary complete the certificate.
- Can I use an online notary for this affidavit?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018, and Texas recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states. The form's notary block is sworn rather than an acknowledgment; confirm with the city if unsure.
- Who can use this contractor registration exemption form?
- The form is for a property owner who certifies the property is their residential homestead and intends to perform the permitted work without a contractor.
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