Do I need a notary for the Secured Structure Permit Application?

No. The application has signature and initial fields but no notary block. The document does not say the repair estimate, valuation appraisal, or repair schedule must be notarized or sworn.

How do I submit the Secured Structure Permit Application?

Mail the application and required supporting materials to Athens Clarke County Building Inspections, Community Protections, P.O. Box 1868, Athens, GA 30603.

What supporting materials does the application request?

Provide a repair cost estimate, a valuation appraisal of the structure, and a schedule of repairs for review and approval.

What details does the application ask for?

It requests the property address and characteristics, owner contact information, intended future disposition, and contractor details if a contractor will be used.

Athens, GA · Clarke County

No notary required

Secured Structure Permit Application

Property owners use this application to request a permit to secure a vacant structure in Athens-Clarke County.

What this form is

The application is for owners seeking a secured structure permit before securing a building. It asks for property and owner details, information about the structure and any contractor, and the proposed future disposition. The application also requires a repair cost estimate, a valuation appraisal, and a repair schedule; the city reviews the materials and the structure must meet stated conditions for secured status.

Who needs it

A property owner seeking to secure a building in Athens-Clarke County must apply for and receive approval before securing it.

How to submit it

Mail the application to Athens Clarke County Building Inspections, Community Protections, P.O. Box 1868, Athens, GA 30603. Include the repair cost estimate, valuation appraisal, and repair schedule.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; it requires the signer’s signature and initials, and the document does not say any attachment must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Secured Structure Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Provide the property, owner, and structure information, and add contractor details if applicable. Sign and initial where indicated.
3
Gather Supporting Materials
Include a repair cost estimate, a valuation appraisal, and a schedule of repairs.
4
Mail The Application
Mail the application and supporting materials to Athens Clarke County Building Inspections, Community Protections, P.O. Box 1868, Athens, GA 30603.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Secured Structure Permit Application?: No. The application has signature and initial fields but no notary block. The document does not say the repair estimate, valuation appraisal, or repair schedule must be notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the Secured Structure Permit Application?: Mail the application and required supporting materials to Athens Clarke County Building Inspections, Community Protections, P.O. Box 1868, Athens, GA 30603.
What supporting materials does the application request?: Provide a repair cost estimate, a valuation appraisal of the structure, and a schedule of repairs for review and approval.
What details does the application ask for?: It requests the property address and characteristics, owner contact information, intended future disposition, and contractor details if a contractor will be used.

Need something notarized?

This Secured Structure Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Athens form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.