Douglas, GA · Coffee County
Application for Annexation, Deannexation, and Rezoning
This six-page application requests annexation, deannexation, or rezoning and is filed by a property owner or authorized applicant with the City of Douglas.
- 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
Use this application to request annexation, deannexation, or rezoning of property in Douglas. It collects owner, applicant, parcel, zoning, and proposed-use details, and lists supporting materials such as a deed, legal description, and plat. Property owners must complete and notarize an authorization page; applicants who are not the owners must also complete and notarize an applicant certification. The form also includes campaign contribution disclosure and public notice requirements.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized applicants seeking annexation, deannexation, or rezoning in Douglas must submit this application and the required supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a notary public certification with a personally-appeared-and-swears statement; each property owner signs, and each separate applicant signs if not the owner.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the six-page annexation, deannexation, and rezoning application from the City of Douglas.
- 2
Fill In The Required Sections
Provide applicant, owner, parcel, zoning, and proposed-use details, and prepare the supporting documents required for your request.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the owner authorization and, when required, applicant certification.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the applicable certification in front of the notary during your online session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and supporting documents to the City of Douglas and follow its public notice requirements.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Douglas. 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 get the owner authorization notarized?
- Complete the owner information certification, then sign the property owner authorization in front of a commissioned online notary. The form says each property owner must complete and sign a separate authorization page.
- Do I need a separate notarized applicant certification?
- If the owner and applicant are different, each applicant must complete and sign an applicant information certification, and the signature must be notarized. The form says this section is not required when owner and applicant are the same.
- Can I use an online notary for this Douglas application?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own, and Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states. This form calls for sworn certifications, so confirm with the city if unsure whether it accepts online notarization.
- What documents should I prepare with the application?
- The form lists a plat, recorded deed, legal description, and narrative report among supporting documents. Concept plans, architectural renderings, traffic studies, and DRI review are listed where applicable; check the form for requirements tied to your request.