Corpus Christi, TX · Nueces County
Homeowner's Work Affidavit
A notarized affidavit letting a Corpus Christi homeowner pull their own mechanical, electrical, or plumbing permit for work on their homestead without hiring a licensed contractor.
- 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
Under the City's Residential Construction Code, a homeowner who wants to perform mechanical, electrical, or plumbing work on their own homestead must swear before a notary that they own the property, hold the homestead exemption, and will be the one performing the work personally. Development Services keeps the notarized affidavit on file before issuing the owner-builder permit.
Who needs it
Corpus Christi homeowners applying to personally perform mechanical, electrical, or plumbing work on their own homestead property.
Why it needs a notary
The affidavit's jurat requires the property owner to be sworn and subscribed before a notary public, per Sec. 14-291 of the City's Residential Construction Code.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Homeowner's Work Affidavit (DSD-1001) from the Corpus Christi Development Services forms portal.
- 2
Fill In Property and Permit Details
Enter the property address, lot/block/subdivision, and the type of permit (mechanical, electrical, or plumbing).
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a video session with a commissioned online notary at Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign the Jurat on Video
Appear on camera, verify your identity, and swear to the affidavit before the notary.
- 5
Submit to Development Services
Attach the notarized affidavit to your permit application at 2406 Leopard St. or the online portal.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Corpus Christi. 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 the Corpus Christi Homeowner's Work Affidavit notarized online?
- Fill in the property, permit type, and homestead details, then book a commissioned online notary session to sign the jurat live over video.
- Do I need to notarize the Homeowner's Work Affidavit?
- Yes. The form must be sworn to and subscribed before a notary public before Development Services will issue an owner-builder mechanical, electrical, or plumbing permit.
- Who can sign the Homeowner's Work Affidavit?
- Only the property owner who holds the homestead exemption and will personally perform the work may sign; you cannot use this affidavit to authorize someone else to do the work.
- Can I use an online notary for a City of Corpus Christi form?
- Yes, Texas recognizes acknowledgments taken by a commissioned online notary; check with Development Services if you are unsure whether they will accept it.