Thunderbolt, GA · Chatham County
Home Occupation Permit Application
The Town of Thunderbolt's application to operate a home-based business, requiring a notarized owner consent statement when the applicant is not the property owner.
- 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
Residents who want to operate a home occupation in Thunderbolt must apply for a permit describing the business and confirming it meets the town's zoning restrictions on scale, employees, and signage. The applicant swears the statements are true, and if the applicant is not the property owner, a notarized statement of consent from the owner must accompany the application.
Who needs it
A Thunderbolt resident applying to operate a home-based business, especially a renter or applicant who is not the property owner.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant's certification reads 'being duly sworn, deposes and says' next to a Signature of Notary line, and the form explicitly requires a notarized owner consent statement when the applicant differs from the property owner.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Home Occupation Permit Application from the Town of Thunderbolt website.
- 2
Describe the Business
Fill in the business type, location, and operating details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the sworn statement (and owner consent, if applicable) live in front of the notary via video call.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Deliver the notarized application to Thunderbolt Town Hall.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Thunderbolt. 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
- Do I need to notarize the Thunderbolt home occupation permit?
- The applicant's sworn statement is signed before a notary, and if you are not the property owner, a separate notarized consent statement from the owner is required.
- How do I notarize the home occupation application online?
- Complete the application, then book a remote online notarization session so the applicant (and owner, if different) can sign live on video.
- How long does a Thunderbolt home occupation permit last?
- Permits are issued for a period not to exceed one year and are approved by Mayor and Council at the December meeting; check with the town for current review dates.
- What if I rent my home?
- You must include a notarized statement of consent from your property owner along with your application.