Athens, GA · Clarke County
Authorized Permit Agent Form
This form lets a qualifying contractor designate an individual to obtain permits for a project, and the contractor submits it to the permit office where the project is located.
- 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
A qualifying agent uses this form to designate an authorized permit agent to apply for and obtain permits for a specific project. The form says an original notarized form is required for each project and must be given to the city or county permit office where the project is located, along with copies of the contractor’s and company’s licenses and the agent’s driver’s license.
Who needs it
A qualifying agent who wants an individual to apply for and obtain permits for a project should complete an original form for that project.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the qualifying agent signs and swears before the notary, who completes the venue, date, seal, and commission-expiration details.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get the Authorized Permit Agent Form and use a separate original for each project.
- 2
Fill In The Project Details
Enter the qualifying agent, contractor, company, authorized agent, and project information, and gather the required license and driver’s license copies.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and check acceptance with the permit office if needed.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the form before the notary, who completes the jurat and notarial details.
- 5
Submit To The Permit Office
Provide the original notarized form and required copies to the city or county permit office where the project is located.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Athens. 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 Authorized Permit Agent Form?
- Give the original notarized form to the city or county permit office where the project is located. Include copies of the contractor’s license, company license, and authorized agent’s driver’s license.
- Do I need a separate form for each project?
- Yes. The form says an original Authorized Permit Agent Form is required for each project for which the contractor designates an individual to obtain permits.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own. Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states under O.C.G.A. §44-2-21. Ask the permit office whether it will accept this notarized form; confirm with the city if unsure.
- Who signs in front of the notary?
- The qualifying agent signs and swears to the information on the form and accompanying documents. The notary completes the subscribed-and-sworn section and the notarial details.
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