North Richland Hills, TX · Tarrant County
Homeowner's Affidavit
A notarized affidavit a North Richland Hills homeowner signs to pull their own building permit and certify they will personally perform the permitted work without hiring an unregistered 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
A resident of North Richland Hills who wants to obtain a building permit without a licensed contractor must certify they own and occupy the property and will perform the permitted work themselves rather than hiring an unregistered person or company. The certification is signed before a notary public, giving the city's permit office a sworn record supporting the owner-builder exemption.
Who needs it
Homeowners in North Richland Hills pulling their own building, electrical, or plumbing permit instead of using a licensed contractor.
Why it needs a notary
The affidavit's certification must be signed before a notary public, with the notary's commission expiration recorded on the form.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Homeowner's Affidavit from North Richland Hills' Forms & Applications page.
- 2
Fill In Property and Owner Details
Enter the address and certify you own, reside at, and will personally work on the property.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a video session with a commissioned online notary at Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear on camera, verify your identity, and sign the affidavit before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized affidavit to North Richland Hills' permit office with your building permit application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from North Richland Hills. 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 North Richland Hills Homeowner's Affidavit notarized online?
- Fill in the property address and certification that you will personally perform the work, then book a video session with a commissioned online notary to sign.
- Do I need to notarize the Homeowner's Affidavit?
- Yes. The city requires the owner's certification to be signed before a notary before it will issue an owner-builder permit.
- Who signs the Homeowner's Affidavit?
- The property owner who resides at the address and will personally perform the permitted work.
- Can an online notary notarize a North Richland Hills city form?
- Yes, Texas recognizes acknowledgments taken by commissioned online notaries; check with the city if you are unsure whether they will accept it.