Virginia Beach, VA · City of Virginia Beach
Affidavit of Permit Authorization
This affidavit lets a property owner authorize another party to obtain construction or installation permits on the owner’s behalf, and the owner submits it to Virginia Beach Permits & Inspections.
- 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
A property owner completes this affidavit when another party, who is not a lessee, licensed architect, engineer, or contractor, will submit permit applications on the owner’s behalf. The owner certifies that the agent is authorized and accepts responsibility for the work, with permits issued in the owner’s name. Virginia Beach requires the completed form to be notarized and the original notarized form submitted before permit issuance; copies are not accepted.
Who needs it
A Virginia Beach property owner needs this form when authorizing another eligible party to apply for construction or installation permits on the owner’s behalf.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an acknowledgment-before-me block; the property owner signs the affidavit and acknowledges the signature before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Affidavit
Download the Affidavit of Permit Authorization from Virginia Beach Permits & Inspections.
- 2
Complete The Form
The property owner fills in the property address, authorized agent, and permit work details.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and have the completed form ready.
- 4
Sign On Video
The property owner signs and acknowledges the affidavit before the notary during the online session.
- 5
Submit The Original
Submit the original notarized form to Virginia Beach Permits & Inspections before permit issuance; copies are not accepted.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Virginia Beach. 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 this permit authorization affidavit?
- Complete the affidavit, have the property owner sign before a notary, then submit the original notarized form to Virginia Beach Permits & Inspections before permit issuance. The form says copies are not accepted.
- Do I need to submit the original notarized form?
- Yes. The form says the original notarized affidavit must be submitted before permit issuance and that copies are unacceptable.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Virginia was the first U.S. state widely credited with authorizing remote online notarization, effective July 1, 2012. A commissioned online notary may notarize remotely; check with Virginia Beach about accepting the resulting document.
- Who signs the affidavit?
- The property owner completes and signs the affidavit, authorizing an agent to obtain permits and accepting responsibility for the work performed.
- Can a contractor apply using this affidavit?
- The form describes authorization for a party who is not a lessee, licensed architect, engineer, or contractor. It advises owners to have a contractor obtain permits for work the contractor performs. Confirm with the city, town, or county if unsure.