Robstown, TX · Nueces County
Homeowner's Work Affidavit
A notarized affidavit letting a Robstown homeowner pull their own permit and perform building, electrical, mechanical, or plumbing work on their own homestead.
- 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
A homeowner who wants to do their own construction, electrical, mechanical, or plumbing work in Robstown must swear before a notary that they own and occupy the property as a homestead and will personally perform the work. The Building Inspections Department requires the notarized affidavit before it will issue an owner-builder permit instead of requiring a licensed contractor.
Who needs it
Robstown homeowners applying to personally perform construction, electrical, mechanical, or plumbing work on their own homestead property.
Why it needs a notary
The fillable form carries dedicated signature and notary acknowledgment fields requiring the homeowner's signature to be sworn before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Homeowner's Work Affidavit from the Robstown Permits page.
- 2
Fill In Property and Permit Details
Enter the property address and the type of work you plan to perform yourself.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a video session with a commissioned online notary at Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign the Affidavit on Video
Appear on camera, verify your identity, and sign before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Attach the notarized affidavit to your permit application at Robstown City Hall.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Robstown. 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 Robstown Homeowner's Work Affidavit notarized online?
- Fill in your property and permit details, then book a commissioned online notary session to sign the affidavit and notary acknowledgment fields live over video.
- Do I need to notarize the Homeowner's Work Affidavit?
- Yes. The form includes dedicated notary acknowledgment fields that must be completed before the City's Building Inspections Department will issue an owner-builder permit.
- Who can sign the Homeowner's Work Affidavit?
- Only the property owner who occupies the home as their homestead and will personally perform the work may sign this affidavit.
- Can I use an online notary for a City of Robstown form?
- Yes, Texas recognizes acknowledgments taken by a commissioned online notary; check with the Building Inspections Department if you are unsure.