Enterprise, UT · Washington County
Owner-Builder Certification
This certification is for a property owner acting as the owner-builder who certifies the construction project’s intended use and how regulated work will be performed.
- 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 form identifies the owner-builder and construction site, then certifies that the owner is the sole property and project owner and that the improvements are for personal, noncommercial, nonpublic use. The signer also acknowledges the rules for who may perform regulated work and the stated consequences of using an unlicensed contractor or paying an unlicensed person. The owner-builder signs under penalty of perjury and swears to the certification before a notary.
Who needs it
A property owner acting as the owner-builder for the construction site listed on the form needs to complete and sign this certification.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a subscribed-and-sworn jurat, so the owner-builder must sign and swear to the certification before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Owner-Builder Certification and review its certification statements and notary section.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Enter the owner-builder and construction-site information, then review the statements before signing.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a video session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Follow the notary’s instructions and swear to the certification during the session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed certification to the city with your construction paperwork, if requested.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Enterprise. 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 the Owner-Builder Certification online?
- Complete the form, then meet by video with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the certification during the notarization, following the notary’s instructions.
- Do I need to sign the form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat, and the owner-builder’s signature is to be sworn before a notary.
- Who completes the Owner-Builder Certification?
- The owner-builder named on the form completes the owner and construction-site information and certifies the statements about ownership, intended use, and construction work.
- Can I use online notarization for this form?
- Utah allows its notaries to perform remote notarizations with the required certification. Check with the receiving office to confirm it accepts a remotely notarized form.
- Does this form need to be recorded?
- The form text does not say that it must be recorded. Confirm with the city or county recorder if unsure.
Owner-Builder Certification in other Utah cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.