Franklin, VA · City of Franklin
Owner’s Building Permit Affidavit
This affidavit lets a property owner state that they are not subject to contractor licensure requirements and are performing or supervising work covered by a building permit application.
- 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 affidavit identifies the property and tax map number, describes the owner’s building permit application, and records the owner’s statements about contractor licensure and the work. The form says an applicant may submit a written statement supported by an affidavit when they are not subject to licensure or certification. The owner signs under oath, and the completed affidavit is for the City of Franklin’s Community Development department.
Who needs it
A property owner applying for a building permit who states they are not subject to contractor or subcontractor licensure may need to complete this affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a sworn statement before a notary, not an acknowledgment; the property owner, as affiant, signs and swears to the statements before the notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get the Owner’s Building Permit Affidavit from the City of Franklin website.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Enter the owner and property details and complete the statements relevant to your building permit application.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video, sign the affidavit, and swear to its statements before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the notarized affidavit to the City of Franklin with your building permit application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Franklin. 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 complete the owner’s building permit affidavit?
- Fill in the owner, home address, property location, tax map number, and requested code information. Sign and swear to the statements before a notary, then submit the affidavit to the City of Franklin.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the affiant comes before a notary and swears the statements are accurate, complete, and true to the best of their knowledge.
- Can I use online notarization for this form?
- Virginia authorized remote online notarization effective July 1, 2012. A commissioned online notary can notarize remotely; confirm with the city, town, or county if unsure whether it will accept the notarized form.
- What should I submit after notarization?
- Submit the completed affidavit with your building permit application to the City of Franklin’s Community Development department. The form lists Planning, Building Inspections, and Zoning at 207 West Second Avenue.