Ball Ground, GA · Cherokee County
Subcontractor Affidavit
The Subcontractor Affidavit identifies the licensed trade and work a subcontractor is responsible for, and is filed with the City of Ball Ground before a Certificate of Occupancy is obtained.
- 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 identifies the job site, the subcontractor, and the licensed trade for which the subcontractor accepts responsibility. The City of Ball Ground requires it to be completed, notarized, and submitted before issuing a Certificate of Occupancy; a copy of the subcontractor’s current State Trade License must accompany the affidavit. By signing under oath, the applicant certifies the information is true and agrees to comply with applicable city codes and ordinances.
Who needs it
A subcontractor responsible for electrical, mechanical or HVAC, or plumbing work on a Ball Ground permitted project must submit this affidavit before the Certificate of Occupancy is obtained.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Get the Subcontractor Affidavit from the City of Ball Ground.
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Complete the Affidavit
Enter the site, work, subcontractor, company, and State Trade License details.
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Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization and check with the city if you are unsure whether it accepts remote notarization.
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Submit to the City
Submit the notarized affidavit with a copy of the current State Trade License before obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Ball Ground. 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 submit the Subcontractor Affidavit?
- Complete the affidavit, have the applicant sign before a notary, and submit it to the City of Ball Ground with a copy of the current State Trade License before obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy.
- Do I need to attach a trade license?
- Yes. The form says a copy of the subcontractor’s current State Trade License must accompany each affidavit.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- 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). This form uses a sworn jurat, so confirm with the city if unsure whether it will accept remote notarization.
- Who signs the affidavit?
- The applicant named on the form signs the statement under oath before the notary. The form also requests the general contractor’s phone number and subcontractor and company information.
Subcontractor Affidavit in other Georgia cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.