Dripping Springs, TX · Hays County
Homeowner's Exemption Certificate
A sworn affidavit a homeowner signs before a notary to claim the homestead exemption from contractor licensing when pulling their own electrical, plumbing, or mechanical 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
Dripping Springs requires homeowners who want to perform their own electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work on their homestead to certify, under oath, that they occupy the property as their homestead and will perform the work themselves in compliance with local codes. Because it is a sworn statement relied on to waive normal trade-licensing requirements, the City requires the certificate to be signed and acknowledged before a notary.
Who needs it
Homeowners in Dripping Springs who want to pull their own electrical, plumbing, or mechanical permit on their homestead instead of hiring a licensed contractor.
Why it needs a notary
The form closes with a full Texas jurat ('Before me, the undersigned authority... having been by me first duly sworn on oath...') that a notary must complete and seal.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Homeowner's Exemption Certificate from the City of Dripping Springs Building Department page.
- 2
Fill In Property and Permit Details
Enter the permit number and the address of the residential structure.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Verify Your Identity
Present a valid photo ID to the notary during the video call.
- 5
Sign on Video
Sign and swear the certificate while the notary watches live and completes the jurat.
- 6
Submit to the City
Attach the notarized certificate to your electrical, plumbing, or mechanical permit application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Dripping Springs. 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 Dripping Springs homeowner's exemption certificate notarized?
- Fill out the certificate, then book an online notarization session where a commissioned online notary verifies your ID and witnesses your signature over live video.
- Do I need a notary for this certificate?
- Yes. The form ends with a sworn jurat that must be signed before a notary before the City of Dripping Springs will accept it with your trade permit application.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this Texas form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018, and acknowledgments and jurats taken by a commissioned online notary are accepted for this kind of city filing. Check with the City of Dripping Springs Building Department if you are unsure.
- Who can sign this certificate?
- Only the homeowner who occupies the property as their homestead and will personally perform the electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work may sign.
- What do I need for my video notarization appointment?
- A valid government-issued photo ID and the completed, unsigned certificate — you will sign it live on camera in front of the online notary.