Austin, TX · Travis County
Affidavit for Residential and Commercial Total Demolition
A sworn affidavit the contractor and owner both sign before a notary confirming a demolition project will follow safety, asbestos, and debris-diversion 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
Austin Development Services requires this affidavit with every residential or commercial total demolition permit application. Both the contractor and the property owner separately swear that the demolition will comply with OSHA, hazardous-material handling rules, and the city's construction-debris diversion ordinance, and each signature must be sworn to before a notary public.
Who needs it
Property owners and demolition contractors filing a total demolition permit application with the City of Austin.
Why it needs a notary
The form has two separate jurats, one for the contractor and one for the owner, each reading 'SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME,' so both signatures must be notarized.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Affidavit for Residential and Commercial Total Demolition from Austin Development Services.
- 2
Fill In Project Details
Enter the project address, owner and contractor information, and initial each compliance statement.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign in front of the commissioned online notary during your video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Upload the notarized affidavit with your demolition permit application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Austin. 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
- Who has to sign the demolition affidavit?
- Both the contractor and the property owner sign separately, and each signature must be sworn before a notary.
- Do I need this notarized to get a demolition permit?
- Yes, Austin Development Services will not process a total demolition permit without the notarized affidavit.
- How do I get the affidavit notarized online?
- Download the form, fill it in, then book an online notary session and sign on video while the notary watches and applies the seal.
- Can an out-of-state online notary notarize an Austin city form?
- Texas recognizes acknowledgments taken by commissioned notaries from other states, but check with the city if you are unsure before submitting.