Stone Mountain, GA · DeKalb County
Homeowner Affidavit for Building and Trade Service Permits
A sworn statement a Stone Mountain homeowner signs to act as their own general contractor on a single-family residence permit instead of hiring a licensed contractor.
- 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 City of Stone Mountain requires homeowners who want to pull their own building, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or low-voltage permit to certify under oath that they own and occupy the property and will personally supervise all unlicensed work. The affidavit protects the city and the public by putting the legal responsibility for code compliance on the homeowner rather than a licensed contractor.
Who needs it
A single-family homeowner in Stone Mountain who wants to serve as their own general contractor for a building or trade service permit.
Why it needs a notary
The affidavit closes with a sworn-to-and-subscribed-before-me notary jurat, so the homeowner's signature must be notarized before the permit office will accept it.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Homeowner Affidavit from the City of Stone Mountain website.
- 2
Fill In Property Details
Enter your name, address, parcel ID, and the trade you will supervise.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit live in front of the notary via video call.
- 5
Submit to the City
Attach your driver's license copy and submit the notarized affidavit with your permit application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Stone Mountain. 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
- Do I need to notarize the Stone Mountain homeowner affidavit?
- Yes. The affidavit ends with a sworn-to-and-subscribed-before-me notary block, so it must be signed in front of a notary.
- How do I notarize the homeowner affidavit online?
- Download the form from the City of Stone Mountain, fill in your property and permit details, then book a remote online notarization to sign it live on video.
- Who can use the homeowner affidavit?
- Only the owner-occupant of a single-family residence acting as their own general contractor for a Stone Mountain building or trade permit.
- Do I need to attach anything to the affidavit?
- Yes, a copy of your driver's license must be attached along with the signed, notarized affidavit; check with the city if unsure.