Stonecrest, GA · DeKalb County
Property Owner as Contractor Affidavit
A homeowner's sworn request to act as the contractor and building permit holder for construction on their own Stonecrest property.
- 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
This form lets a property owner formally request to serve as their own contractor and permit holder for proposed construction, declaring they are responsible for complying with all applicable city and state codes, ordinances, and regulations in effect when the permit is issued.
Who needs it
Homeowners in Stonecrest who want to be the contractor and building permit holder for their own property.
Why it needs a notary
The form has two signature fields and a notary field, including a notary-public signature line, so it must be signed before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Property Owner as Contractor Affidavit from Stonecrest's Building Department page.
- 2
Complete the Declaration
Enter your name, property address, and construction details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit before the notary on a live video call.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized affidavit with your building permit application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Stonecrest. 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 this homeowner-contractor affidavit online?
- Fill in your property and project details, then meet an online notary by video to sign the affidavit before submitting your permit application.
- Do I need a notary for this form?
- Yes, the form includes a dedicated notary-public signature line and must be signed before a notary.
- What am I declaring by signing this form?
- That you are responsible for complying with all applicable City of Stonecrest and state codes, ordinances, and regulations for the proposed construction.
- Is this the same as the Residential Owner-Contractor Affidavit?
- Both cover the owner-builder exemption; check with the Building Department on which specific form your project requires.