Hampton, GA · Henry County
Owner Affidavit (Owner-Builder Exemption)
A sworn statement a property owner in Hampton files to act as their own contractor under Georgia's owner-builder exemption, O.C.G.A. §43-41-17(h).
- 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 in Hampton who want to act as their own contractor — supervising construction on a home they will occupy themselves — must file a notarized Owner Affidavit citing Georgia's owner-builder exemption, O.C.G.A. §43-41-17(h). The owner affirms they are performing or directly supervising the work and understands the 24-month restriction on selling, renting, or leasing the structure afterward.
Who needs it
Property owners in Hampton who intend to act as their own general contractor under the state's owner-builder exemption.
Why it needs a notary
The affidavit's signature block requires the owner's signature to be witnessed and notarized, with a notary seal, before the city will accept it.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Owner Affidavit PDF from the City of Hampton's Forms page.
- 2
Fill in Property Details
Enter the property address and your affirmation that you own and will supervise the construction.
- 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 with Your Permit Application
Deliver the notarized affidavit to Hampton's Community Development Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hampton. 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 Hampton Owner Affidavit?
- Yes. The affidavit's signature block requires the owner's signature to be witnessed and notarized before the city will accept it.
- How do I get this form notarized online?
- Fill in the property address and your affirmation, 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 Hampton's Community Development Department as part of your building permit application.
- What is the owner-builder exemption?
- O.C.G.A. §43-41-17(h) lets a property owner act as their own contractor on a home they intend to occupy, without a state contractor license, subject to a 24-month resale restriction.