Albany, GA · Dougherty County
Homeowner Permit Affidavit
A sworn affidavit a property owner signs to personally construct, repair, alter, or install work on their own Albany 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
Homeowners who want to serve as their own contractor for construction, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, or gas work on their property must sign this affidavit under O.C.G.A. §43-41-17. It requires the owner to reside on the premises, hire licensed contractors for sub-contracted work, and warns that false statements can be prosecuted under Georgia's false swearing law.
Who needs it
Property owners in Albany who want to personally perform construction, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, or gas work on their own residence.
Why it needs a notary
The affidavit ends 'Sworn before me and subscribed in my presence this ___ day of ________, 20__,' requiring the owner's or authorized agent's signature to be notarized.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Homeowner Permit Affidavit from Albany's Development Services page.
- 2
Complete Property Details
Fill in the property address, permit number, and owner 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 Albany. 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 Albany Homeowner Permit Affidavit online?
- Fill in the property, permit, and owner details, then meet an online notary by video to sign the affidavit under oath.
- Do I need a notary for this affidavit?
- Yes, the affidavit ends with a jurat requiring the signature to be sworn and subscribed before a notary.
- What am I agreeing to by signing this affidavit?
- That you have knowledge to perform the work, will reside on the property, will serve as the contractor, and will hire licensed contractors for any sub-contracted work.
- Can an authorized agent sign instead of the owner?
- The form allows a signature line for 'Owner or Authorized Agent,' with an affidavit required from the owner if an agent signs.
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