Morgan, GA · Calhoun County
Owner’s Affidavit for Permit
This affidavit is for property owners applying for a building permit without a residential or general contractor’s license who meet the form’s stated criteria for an owner permit.
- 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 affidavit accompanies a permit application and lets an owner state that the property is intended for their occupancy, accept general-contractor responsibilities, and agree to follow applicable codes and inspections. The form also includes statements about licensed trade contractors, possible consequences of false statements, and indemnifying Morgan County. It is intended for an owner seeking a building, pool, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical permit under the conditions described in the form.
Who needs it
A property owner applying for a listed permit without a residential or general contractor’s license may need this affidavit if they meet the form’s stated owner-permit criteria.
Why it needs a notary
The owner signs the sworn-to-and-subscribed jurat before the notary; the form includes spaces for the notarization date and the notary’s commission expiration.
How to get this notarized
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Download The Affidavit
Get the Owner’s Affidavit for Permit from the Morgan County form source.
- 2
Fill In The Owner And Property Details
Enter the owner, property, parcel, and construction information, then review the statements before signing.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the sworn jurat.
- 4
Sign During The Video Session
Follow the notary’s instructions and sign the affidavit during the online session.
- 5
Submit The Affidavit
Include the notarized affidavit with the applicable permit application submitted to Morgan County.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Morgan. 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 owner affidavit notarized?
- Complete the form, then book a video appointment with a commissioned online notary. Sign during the notarization session as instructed, and submit the completed affidavit with your permit application.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form has a sworn-to-and-subscribed jurat for the owner, with spaces for the notarization date and the notary’s commission expiration.
- Can I use an online notary for this sworn affidavit?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own. O.C.G.A. §44-2-21 recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states, but this form has a jurat; confirm with the city if unsure about acceptance.
- Who should complete this owner permit affidavit?
- The form is for an owner applying for a building permit without a residential or general contractor’s license who meets the criteria stated on the affidavit.