How do I submit the Conservation Use Assessment Application?

Complete the application and questionnaire, sign the applicable sworn statement before a commissioned online notary, and submit the form and required materials to the Board of Tax Assessors. The form notes a recording fee for an approved application.

Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?

Yes. The application includes a sworn-to-and-subscribed-before-me jurat for the taxpayer or authorized representative. The release section also includes a sworn signature block. Ask the receiving office which section applies to your filing.

Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?

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, but this form uses a sworn jurat. Confirm acceptance with the Board of Tax Assessors before booking; confirm with the city if unsure.

What information does the application ask me to provide?

The form requests owner and property details, acreage, ownership interests, land-use information, and answers to questions about leases, improvements, restrictions, zoning, and business activity. It also asks for supporting records in some cases.

Athens, GA · Clarke County

Conservation Use Assessment Application

This application and questionnaire requests current-use tax assessment for bona fide agricultural property; property owners or their authorized representatives file it with the Board of Tax Assessors.

Standard form~15 min to notarize

licensed online notary
~15 min average
Notarized PDF emailed

What you’ll need

Government-issued photo ID
Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
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What this form is

Use this two-page application to ask the Board of Tax Assessors to assess qualifying agricultural property at its current-use value. The owner or authorized representative provides property, ownership, acreage, and land-use details, completes the questionnaire, and signs the sworn statement. The form also includes an application for release of a current-use assessment. Submit the applicable application to the Board of Tax Assessors; the form says an approved application is recorded and specifies a recording fee.

Who needs it

Property owners or authorized representatives seeking current-use assessment for bona fide agricultural property, or owners applying to release an existing current-use assessment, use this form.

Why it needs a notary

The application has a sworn-to-and-subscribed-before-me jurat for the taxpayer or authorized representative; the release also has a sworn-to-and-subscribed-before-me block for the taxpayer.

How to get this notarized

1
Download The Form
Download the Conservation Use Assessment Application and questionnaire from the local government document center.
2
Complete The Application
Enter owner, property, acreage, ownership-interest, and land-use information. Gather supporting documents if applicable.
3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization and confirm the Board of Tax Assessors accepts the notarization for this sworn form.
4
Sign On Video
Sign the applicable taxpayer statement during the online notary session, following the notary's instructions.
5
Submit To The Board
Submit the completed application and required supporting materials to the Board of Tax Assessors.

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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 Conservation Use Assessment Application?: Complete the application and questionnaire, sign the applicable sworn statement before a commissioned online notary, and submit the form and required materials to the Board of Tax Assessors. The form notes a recording fee for an approved application.
Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?: Yes. The application includes a sworn-to-and-subscribed-before-me jurat for the taxpayer or authorized representative. The release section also includes a sworn signature block. Ask the receiving office which section applies to your filing.
Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?: 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, but this form uses a sworn jurat. Confirm acceptance with the Board of Tax Assessors before booking; confirm with the city if unsure.
What information does the application ask me to provide?: The form requests owner and property details, acreage, ownership interests, land-use information, and answers to questions about leases, improvements, restrictions, zoning, and business activity. It also asks for supporting records in some cases.

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