Powder Springs, GA · Cobb County
Georgia State Codes for Buildings Affidavit
This affidavit certifies that a permitted building will meet Georgia’s minimum building-code standards and is filed by its designer, builder, general contractor, or designated agent.
- 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
The affidavit states that the permitted structure will be built in accordance with the state minimum building codes required by the Uniform Development Code. The completed form must be signed and submitted to the Powder Springs Community Development Department before the Certificate of Occupancy is issued.
Who needs it
The designer, builder, general contractor, or their designated agent for the permitted structure completes and submits this affidavit before issuance of its Certificate of Occupancy.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get the Georgia State Codes for Buildings Affidavit from the Powder Springs Community Development Department.
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Fill In the Form
Enter the permit and job-site details, company information, and signer information requested on the form.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and have identification ready.
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- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed affidavit to the Powder Springs Community Development Department before the Certificate of Occupancy is issued.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Powder Springs. 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
- How do I submit the building codes affidavit?
- Complete the affidavit and submit it to the Powder Springs Community Development Department before the Certificate of Occupancy is issued.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn-to-and-subscribed jurat, so the signer appears under oath and signs before a notary.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this affidavit?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own; Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states. Because this form requires a jurat, confirm with the city if unsure whether it will accept remote notarization.