Athens, GA · Clarke County
Short Term Rental (STR) Home Occupation Application
Application packet for a short-term rental home occupation permit in Athens-Clarke County, incorporating the sworn STR affidavit.
- 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
Property owners seeking to operate a short-term rental in Athens-Clarke County must file this home occupation application, which incorporates the sworn STR Home Occupation Affidavit. The affidavit portion must be signed and sworn before a notary.
Who needs it
Property owners applying for a short-term rental home occupation permit in Athens-Clarke County.
Why it needs a notary
The application's incorporated STR affidavit must be sworn before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the STR Home Occupation Application from Athens-Clarke County or Rush Notary.
- 2
Fill It Out
Complete the property, owner, and rental operation details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your ID and sign the affidavit portion live in front of the notary.
- 5
Submit to the County
Deliver the notarized application to Athens-Clarke County Planning Department.
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 home occupation application?
- Yes, the incorporated STR affidavit portion must be sworn before a notary.
- Who needs this application?
- Property owners seeking to operate a short-term rental in Athens-Clarke County.
- How do I get this application notarized online?
- Upload the completed packet, verify your ID on camera, and sign the affidavit live during a 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.
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