Athens, GA · Clarke County
Authorization to Search Exterior of Premises
Property owners, agents, residents, or tenants use this form to authorize Athens-Clarke County Police Department officers to enter a property's exterior premises.
What this form is
This form authorizes Athens-Clarke County Police Department officers to enter exterior areas of a property to deter drug sales or other illegal activity. An owner, agent, resident, or tenant may request this authorization and describe problems experienced at the property and their effects. The authorization is limited to exterior grounds accessible to unauthorized persons and lasts up to twelve months from issuance unless revoked in writing.
Who needs it
A property owner, agent, resident, or tenant requesting police access to the exterior premises to deter drug sales or other illegal activity should complete this form.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form provides no further submission instructions.
About notarization
No notary is required; the authorized representative signs and dates the form, and the document lists no notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the exterior premises search authorization PDF.
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Complete The Form
Provide the property and contact information, identify problems and their effects, and indicate your relationship to the property.
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Review And Sign
Review the authorization terms, then sign and date the form as the authorized representative.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the exterior premises search authorization allow?
- It authorizes police officers to enter exterior grounds accessible to unauthorized persons to deter drug sales or other illegal activity, including retrieving evidence or removing unauthorized people.
- Who can request this authorization?
- The form may be completed by an owner, agent, resident, or tenant of the property. It asks for property and contact information and the problems experienced there.
- Do I need a notary for the exterior premises search authorization?
- No. The authorized representative signs and dates this form; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the exterior premises search authorization?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form does not provide further submission instructions.
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