Dawsonville, GA · Dawson County
Short-Term Rental License Application
This application requests a new or renewed short-term rental license and is filed with the City of Dawsonville by property owners or their authorized applicants.
- 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 application collects owner and rental-agent contact details, information about the rental property, parking, occupancy, and the owner's neighborhood-use agreement. It also includes an oath that the application information is true and an affidavit verifying the applicant's status. Dawsonville requires supporting ownership and insurance documents; renewal applications are due by November 20, and submitting the form and fee does not authorize rental operations until the city approves the application and issues a license.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking a new or renewed Dawsonville short-term rental license must complete the application and provide the required ownership and insurance documentation.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Short-Term Rental License Application from the City of Dawsonville.
- 2
Fill Out The Form
Complete the owner, rental agent, property, license, and affidavit sections, and gather the ownership and insurance documents required by the city.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization session and have identification ready.
- 4
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed application, supporting documents, and applicable fee to the City of Dawsonville.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Dawsonville. 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 short-term rental application notarized?
- Complete the form but wait to sign its oath and status affidavit. Book an online session, show identification, and sign before a commissioned online notary on video.
- Do I need to notarize both sworn sections?
- The form includes an oath for the application and a separate affidavit verifying status, each with a notarial signature area. Ask the city if you are unsure which sections apply.
- Can I use online notarization for this Dawsonville application?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own, but Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states under O.C.G.A. §44-2-21. Confirm with the city if unsure.
- What documents does the city require with the application?
- The form says the city must receive proof of the owner's current ownership and proof of insurance indicating that the premises is used as a short-term rental.
Short-Term Rental License Application in other Georgia cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.