Athens, GA · Clarke County
Affidavit for Short Term Rental (STR) Home Occupation Application
Sworn affidavit confirming ownership or residency facts, required with a short-term rental home occupation application in Athens-Clarke County.
- 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
Applicants seeking a short-term rental home occupation permit in Athens-Clarke County must personally appear before a notary and swear to the facts stated in this affidavit, such as ownership or primary residency, as required under the county's STR ordinance.
Who needs it
Property owners applying for a short-term rental home occupation permit in Athens-Clarke County.
Why it needs a notary
The affiant must personally appear before a notary public to swear to the affidavit's contents.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the STR Home Occupation Affidavit from Athens-Clarke County or Rush Notary.
- 2
Fill It Out
Complete the property and residency/ownership information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your ID and sign live in front of the notary.
- 5
Submit to the County
Include the notarized affidavit with your STR home occupation application.
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
- Do I need to notarize the Athens STR affidavit?
- Yes, the affiant must personally appear before a notary to swear to the affidavit.
- Who needs this affidavit?
- Property owners applying for a short-term rental home occupation permit in Athens-Clarke County.
- How do I get this affidavit notarized online?
- Upload the completed form, verify your ID on camera, and sign it during a live remote online notarization session.
- Can I use an online notary if I'm not in Georgia?
- Georgia recognizes acknowledgments from notaries of other states, so remote online notarization is generally accepted; check with the county if unsure.