Dallas, GA · Paulding County
Homeowner's Affidavit
The sworn affidavit Dallas homeowners file with a mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or building permit to certify they are the owner-occupant doing their own 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
This affidavit lets a homeowner in Dallas, Georgia self-certify as the bona fide legal owner of a single-family residence when pulling a mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or building permit, swearing the home is their personal residence for at least 12 months after completion.
Who needs it
Homeowners in Dallas pulling a permit themselves rather than through a licensed contractor.
Why it needs a notary
The form itself begins 'Before me personally appeared... who on oath deposes and says,' a jurat that must be completed and sworn before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Homeowner's Affidavit from the City of Dallas website.
- 2
Fill It Out
Complete the property and permit type sections.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your ID and sign the sworn statement before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the notarized affidavit with your permit application to Dallas Community Development.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Dallas. 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 get my Dallas homeowner's affidavit notarized?
- Fill out the affidavit, then book an online notary session to sign it by video before submitting with your permit application.
- Do I need a notary for this affidavit?
- Yes, the form is a sworn jurat that must be completed before a notary public.
- What does the affidavit certify?
- That you are the bona fide legal owner and the property will be your personal residence for at least 12 months after the work is complete.
- Which permits require this affidavit?
- Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or building permits pulled directly by a homeowner rather than a licensed contractor.