Pooler, GA · Chatham County
Residential Building Permit Application
This three-page application collects residential project, owner, contractor, and construction details for applicants seeking a City of Pooler building permit, with a separate notarized agent form for designated permit agents.
- 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 application asks for project and contact details, the type of residential use, work description, valuation, and construction information. It states that a site plan and plan sets must accompany the residential application. A contractor may use the attached Authorized Permit Agent Form to designate someone to obtain permits for a specific project; the notarized original and supporting license and identification copies go to the permit office in the city or county where the project is located.
Who needs it
Property owners or other applicants seeking a Pooler residential building permit complete the application; a qualifying agent completes the attached form when designating someone to obtain the permit.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Get the City of Pooler Residential Building Permit Application and its attached Authorized Permit Agent Form.
- 2
Fill In the Application
Enter project, owner, contractor, residential-use, and work details, and prepare the required site plan and plan sets.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
If designating a permit agent, arrange an online notarization for the qualifying agent’s sworn signature.
- 4
Sign on Video
The qualifying agent signs the Authorized Permit Agent Form under oath during the notary video session.
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Submit to the City
Deliver the application and required plans to Pooler; submit the notarized original agent form and supporting copies to the project’s permit office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Pooler. 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 Authorized Permit Agent Form notarized?
- Have the qualifying agent complete the form, then sign under oath during a video session with a commissioned online notary. The form requests the notary’s seal and commission expiration.
- Do I need to submit the agent form with my permit application?
- The form is for a qualifying agent designating an individual to obtain a permit on the agent’s behalf. It says to submit the notarized original to the permit office with the listed supporting copies.
- Can I use an online notary for this form in Georgia?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own; Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states (O.C.G.A. §44-2-21). Ask the permit office whether it accepts this notarized jurat; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What documents accompany the residential application?
- The application says a site plan, one complete set of plans, and a digital set of plans must accompany it. The agent form also lists copies of the contractor’s license, company license, and agent’s driver’s license.