Douglas, GA · Coffee County
Residential Single-Family And Duplex Plan Transmittal
Douglas property owners or applicants submit this plan transmittal with building and site plans to apply for a residential single-family or duplex building permit.
- 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
This application collects project, site, construction, and building details and lists information required on building and site plans. Douglas requires applicants to submit it electronically for residential single-family and duplex projects; the form also includes applicant certifications and a notary section. Applicants should include the listed supporting materials, such as a site plan, identification, and applicable licenses, and be prepared for additional city requirements during review.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant seeking a Douglas building permit for a residential single-family or duplex project must submit this form with required plans and supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The form has “Signed & Sealed before me” acknowledgment blocks; the applicant or owner-builder signing the application must sign before a commissioned online notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Download the residential single-family or duplex plan transmittal from the City of Douglas.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in applicant, project, site, and construction details, and gather the plans and supporting documents listed on the form.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization with a commissioned online notary before signing the applicant section.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the applicable applicant section during the notary’s video session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the notarized form electronically with the required plans and supporting documents to the City of Douglas.
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 residential plan transmittal notarized?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the applicant section during the video session and submit the notarized form with your plans and supporting documents.
- Do I need to submit this form electronically?
- Yes. The form states that electronic submission is required for this residential single-family or duplex plan transmittal.
- Which signature needs notarization?
- The form includes “Signed & Sealed before me” blocks. The applicant signing the application, including an owner-builder where applicable, should sign before the notary.
- What documents and plans should I include?
- The form lists a site plan and supporting items such as a homeowner affidavit, state license copy, photo identification, and business license copy. Check the form and confirm with the city if unsure.
- Can I use an 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); confirm acceptance with the city if unsure.