West Point, GA · Harris County
Homeowner Affidavit
A sworn statement a homeowner in West Point files before building permit issuance to certify they are performing their own electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work.
- 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
West Point's Community Development Department requires homeowners who plan to do their own electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work to file a notarized Homeowner Affidavit before a permit is issued and before any inspections take place. The sworn statement confirms the homeowner, not a licensed contractor, will perform the work on their own property.
Who needs it
Homeowners in West Point applying for a building permit who intend to perform their own electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work.
Why it needs a notary
The city requires the affidavit to be completed, signed, and notarized before the Community Development Department will issue the related permit.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Homeowner Affidavit PDF from the City of West Point document library.
- 2
Fill in Property Details
Enter the subdivision, lot number, address, and owner's name.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a remote online notarization appointment with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video with ID Verification
Verify your identity and sign the affidavit during the video session.
- 5
Submit to Community Development
Deliver the notarized affidavit with your permit application before inspections begin.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from West Point. 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 West Point Homeowner Affidavit?
- Yes. The city requires this affidavit to be signed and notarized before it will issue a permit for work you plan to perform yourself.
- How do I get this form notarized online?
- Fill in your subdivision, lot, and address details, then meet a remote online notary by video to sign and have your signature notarized.
- Where do I submit the notarized affidavit?
- Submit it to the West Point Community Development Department along with your permit application.
- Can a notary from another state notarize a West Point form?
- Georgia recognizes acknowledgments from notaries commissioned in other states, but check with the Community Development Department if you are unsure.