Thomasville, GA · Thomas County
Owner Building Permit Affidavit
A sworn statement Thomasville homeowners file when acting as their own general contractor for a permit on their own property.
- 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
Thomasville homeowners who want to build or act as general contractor on their own property must complete this owner-builder affidavit, citing Georgia's contractor licensing exemption. The form ends with a sworn and subscribed notary block for a Georgia notary public.
Who needs it
Homeowners in Thomasville applying for a building permit to act as their own general contractor.
Why it needs a notary
The affidavit closes with 'Sworn and subscribed this ___ day of ___ 20___' followed by a Notary Public, State of Georgia signature line.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Owner Building Permit Affidavit from the City of Thomasville website.
- 2
Fill in Property Details
Complete your name, property address, and owner-builder statement.
- 3
Book Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Present your ID and sign while the notary witnesses electronically.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized affidavit with your Thomasville building permit application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Thomasville. 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 Thomasville's Owner Building Permit Affidavit?
- Yes, the affidavit must be sworn and subscribed before a Georgia notary public.
- How do I notarize this affidavit online?
- Book a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary, bring your ID, and sign live on video with the notary.
- Who needs to file this affidavit?
- Homeowners who want to act as their own general contractor for a permit on their own property.
- Can a remote online notary notarize this form?
- Georgia recognizes acknowledgments from notaries of other states, so remote online notarization is generally accepted; check with the city if unsure.