Port Orchard, WA · Kitsap County
Owner-Builder Affidavit in Lieu of Contractor Registration
Property owners complete this affidavit to claim the owner-builder exemption while applying for a Port Orchard permit and taking responsibility for the project.
What this form is
This affidavit lets a property owner claim the owner-builder exemption in lieu of contractor registration for a Port Orchard permit. The owner confirms they personally will do or supervise the work, accepts listed responsibilities, and certifies that the information is correct and the project will comply with applicable laws and the Port Orchard Municipal Code. It asks for permit and property details, acknowledgements, and the owner's signature, printed name, and date.
Who needs it
A property owner applying for an owner-builder exemption for a Port Orchard permit completes this affidavit and accepts responsibility for the project.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the property owner just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Affidavit
Download the Owner-Builder Affidavit in Lieu of Contractor Registration.
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Complete The Form
Enter the permit number, property owner names, and property address, then review and complete the acknowledgements.
- 3
Gather Attachments
The form does not list any required attachments.
- 4
Sign And Date
The property owner signs, prints their name, and dates the affidavit.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Owner-Builder Affidavit for?
- It lets a property owner claim the owner-builder exemption in lieu of contractor registration and acknowledge responsibilities for the permitted work.
- Who completes this affidavit?
- The property owner applying for the owner-builder exemption completes it, providing property and project information and affirming the listed responsibilities.
- Do I need a notary for the Owner-Builder Affidavit?
- No. The form has no notary block; the property owner signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Owner-Builder Affidavit?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Owner-Builder Affidavit in Lieu of Contractor Registration doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Port Orchard form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.