Dothan, AL · Houston County
Affidavit for Authorized Personnel
This affidavit lets a Dothan business license holder identify people authorized to obtain permits under the business license and confirm who will work on permitted projects.
- 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
The business license holder uses this form to name people authorized to obtain permits under the business license and provide each person's relation to the business. The signer also affirms that the information is true, agrees to follow applicable construction and zoning requirements, and confirms that only the signer or employees will work on projects secured under the license. The form notes that it must be updated when the license holder or authorized personnel change.
Who needs it
A Dothan business license holder who wants to authorize other people to obtain permits under that license should complete this affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a Notary Public block but does not label it as a jurat or acknowledgment; the business license holder signs the affidavit before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get the Affidavit for Authorized Personnel from the City of Dothan.
- 2
Fill In Business Details
Enter the license holder, business name, license number, and business address.
- 3
List Authorized People
Add each person's name, relation, and signature in the form's personnel section.
- 4
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 5
Sign On Video
Sign the affidavit during the remote notary session.
- 6
Submit To The City
Send the completed affidavit to the City of Dothan Planning & Development Department, Permits & Inspections Division.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Dothan. 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 complete the authorized personnel affidavit?
- Enter the business and license details, list each authorized person's name and relation, then sign the affidavit before a notary. Submit the completed form to the City of Dothan.
- Do I need to update this form when personnel change?
- Yes. The form says it must be updated if the license holder changes or authorized personnel are added or removed.
- Can I sign this affidavit with a remote online notary?
- Alabama's remote-notarization statute requires the notary to be physically in Alabama. Under Ala. Code §35-4-26, an acknowledgment taken elsewhere may have the same effect if it follows the law where taken and bears the officer's official seal. Confirm acceptance with the city.
- Where do I submit the completed affidavit?
- The form is for the City of Dothan Planning & Development Department, Permits & Inspections Division. Confirm with the city or town if unsure about submission.