Douglas, GA · Coffee County
Fence Permit Application
This application gives Douglas Building Inspections and Permits details about a proposed residential, commercial, or other fence project, including its location, materials, and cost.
- 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 two-page application to provide the City of Douglas with the property location, owner and contractor details, fence material, linear footage, project cost, and a site plan showing the proposed fence location. The applicant affirms the information is correct and agrees to comply with city requirements. If city staff approves fencing in an easement, the property owner must also sign the included waiver accepting responsibility for fence repair or replacement if the city removes it.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants proposing a residential, commercial, or other fence in Douglas should complete this application for the city’s permit review.
Why it needs a notary
The easement waiver includes an acknowledgment; the property owner signs it before a notary if the waiver applies after city staff approves fencing in an easement.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the two-page fence permit application from the City of Douglas.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter the property, applicant, project, and contractor details, and prepare a site plan showing the proposed fence location.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
If the easement waiver applies, schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the property-owner easement waiver in the notary’s presence during the online appointment.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and any applicable waiver to the City of Douglas for review.
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 easement waiver notarized?
- If city staff approves your proposed fence in an easement, complete the waiver and sign it before a commissioned online notary during your video appointment.
- Do I need notarization for every fence permit application?
- The form’s notary acknowledgment appears on the easement waiver. The waiver applies when city staff approves a proposed fence installation within an easement.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own. Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states (O.C.G.A. §44-2-21). Ask the city about accepting your notarized waiver.
- What should I include with the application?
- Provide the requested project and property details and a site plan depicting the proposed fence location. The form also asks contractors to provide a copy of their business license.
- What if I am unsure whether an easement waiver is required?
- The waiver is tied to city staff approval of fence installation within an easement. Contact the City of Douglas Building Inspections and Permits office; confirm with the city if unsure.