Celina, TX · Collin County
Model Home Affidavit
A notarized affidavit builders file with the City of Celina committing to convert a model home back to a single-family dwelling and to follow related building rules.
- 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
Builders who market a model home in Celina must sign an affidavit acknowledging that the structure cannot be used as a residence until it receives a building final and Certificate of Occupancy for conversion. The builder acknowledges, under notarized acknowledgment, that the model home will be treated as a commercial structure with an ADA-accessible route until converted.
Who needs it
Home builders in Celina who use a completed home as a sales model before it is sold as a residence.
Why it needs a notary
The affidavit ends with a full Texas acknowledgment block where a notary confirms the signer's identity and the execution of the instrument.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Model Home Affidavit from the City of Celina Residential Permits page.
- 2
Fill It Out
Enter the property address, subdivision, block, and lot details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your ID and sign the acknowledgment before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Include the notarized affidavit with your model home building permit.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Celina. 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 this form notarized?
- Yes — the affidavit ends with a Texas acknowledgment block that must be completed before a notary public.
- How do I get my model home affidavit notarized online?
- Upload the completed affidavit, verify your identity, and sign live on video with a commissioned online notary.
- Who signs the model home affidavit?
- The builder or their authorized representative marketing the property as a model home.
- Can an online notary handle a Celina builder form?
- Texas recognizes remote online notarization for acknowledgments like this one, but check with the city if unsure about local submission requirements.