Griffin, GA · Spalding County
Homeowner Permit Affidavit / Letter of Indemnification
A notarized affidavit a Griffin property owner signs to act as their own general contractor under the state'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
Griffin homeowners who want to build or act as general contractor on their own property, without a licensed contractor, must file this affidavit certifying the home is for their own occupancy and that they have not used the owner-builder exemption on a sold property within the prior 24 months.
Who needs it
Property owners in Griffin seeking a homeowner permit to build or general-contract their own residence.
Why it needs a notary
The affidavit's jurat requires the owner's sworn statements about occupancy and prior owner-builder use to be notarized before the city will issue a homeowner permit.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the Homeowner Permit Affidavit from the city website.
- 2
Complete Property Details
Fill in the property address and ownership statements.
- 3
Book Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit before the notary with your ID.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized affidavit with your homeowner permit application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Griffin. 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 homeowner permit affidavit?
- Yes — the property owner's sworn statements must be notarized before Griffin will issue a homeowner permit.
- How do I notarize this online?
- Upload the affidavit and sign it before a commissioned notary during a live video session.
- Can I use this if I recently sold an owner-built home?
- The affidavit requires certifying you have not sold a self-built structure in the prior 24 months — check with the city if you're unsure whether you qualify.