Tucker, GA · DeKalb County
Residential Homeowner Affidavit
A sworn declaration a Tucker homeowner signs to perform construction on their own property under Georgia's owner-builder exemption.
- 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
Georgia's contractor licensing law, O.C.G.A. §43-41-17(h), lets a homeowner build on their own real property without a state contractor license under certain conditions. Tucker requires homeowners using this exemption to declare their residency and project details, and to sign the affidavit before a notary.
Who needs it
Homeowners in Tucker who want to act as the contractor on their own residential building permit.
Why it needs a notary
The affidavit includes a signature field and two notary fields, with 'subscribed and sworn before me,' a state jurat, and a commission-expiration line, so it must be notarized.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Residential Homeowner Affidavit from Tucker's Building & Permitting page.
- 2
Complete Property Details
Fill in your name, property address, and permit information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit under oath 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 Tucker. 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 the Tucker Homeowner Affidavit online?
- Fill in your name, property address, and permit details, then meet an online notary by video to sign the affidavit under oath before submitting it with your permit.
- Do I need a notary for this affidavit?
- Yes, the affidavit carries a jurat requiring the homeowner's signature to be subscribed and sworn before a notary.
- What is the owner-builder exemption?
- O.C.G.A. §43-41-17(h) lets a homeowner build on their own residential property without a state contractor license, under the conditions declared on this affidavit.
- Do I still need to follow city building codes?
- Check with Tucker's Building & Permitting Division, since building permits and some services are reviewed with DeKalb County.