Sugar Hill, GA · Gwinnett County
Self Work (Owner-Builder) Affidavit
A sworn statement a homeowner files with the Sugar Hill Planning & Development Department to act as their own general contractor 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
Property owners who want to build or alter their own residence without hiring a licensed general contractor must certify, under O.C.G.A. §43-41-17, that they will personally supervise the work and occupy the finished home. The affidavit must be signed by the owner and sworn before a notary before the permit is issued.
Who needs it
Homeowners in Sugar Hill applying for a homeowner permit to build or renovate their own residence.
Why it needs a notary
The form's jurat requires the signature to be 'sworn to and subscribed' before a notary public with a notary seal.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Self Work Affidavit PDF from Sugar Hill's Planning & Development forms page.
- 2
Fill In Your Details
Enter the project address, owner name, and permit information.
- 3
Book Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session at a time that works for you.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your identity and sign the affidavit in front of the notary via video call.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized PDF to the Sugar Hill Planning Office with your permit application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Sugar Hill. 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 a notary for the Self Work Affidavit?
- Yes, the form must be sworn to and subscribed before a notary public before Sugar Hill will issue your homeowner permit.
- How do I get this form notarized online?
- Upload the completed affidavit, verify your identity on video with a notary, and receive the signed, sealed PDF the same day.
- Can an out-of-state notary sign a Georgia city form?
- Georgia recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states under O.C.G.A. §44-2-21; check with the city if unsure.
- What is the owner-builder exemption?
- O.C.G.A. §43-41-17 lets a property owner act as their own general contractor for their own residence without a contractor license.