Avondale Estates, GA · DeKalb County
Authorization by Property Owner for Annexation
A sworn statement a property owner signs to confirm ownership and authorize an applicant to pursue annexation of their land into Avondale Estates.
- 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
Property owners who want land brought into the city, or who are letting someone else file on their behalf, must sign this authorization as part of the annexation application packet. The signer swears they own the property under DeKalb County records and names who may act as applicant. It is filed alongside the site plan, legal description, and annexation petition.
Who needs it
Property owners in or near Avondale Estates who are petitioning for annexation, or authorizing someone else to file on their behalf.
Why it needs a notary
The form itself is a sworn statement with a signature line for the owner followed by a Notary Public block and commission-expiration line, so it must be signed under oath before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Application for Annexation packet, which includes the Authorization by Property Owner page, from the city website.
- 2
Fill In Your Details
Enter the property description, owner information, and the applicant you are authorizing to act on your behalf.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session at a time that works for you.
- 4
Sign on Video
Meet the notary by live video, verify your identity, and sign the form under oath.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized authorization with the rest of your annexation application to Avondale Estates.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Avondale Estates. 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 my annexation authorization notarized online?
- Download the form from the City of Avondale Estates, fill in the owner and applicant details, then connect with an online notary by video to sign and have it notarized without a trip to City Hall.
- Do I need a notary for this annexation form?
- Yes. The Authorization by Property Owner for Annexation is a sworn statement with a Notary Public signature block, so it must be signed under oath in front of a commissioned notary.
- Can an out-of-state notary notarize this Georgia form?
- Georgia recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries commissioned in other states, but check with Avondale Estates city staff if you are unsure about their filing requirements.
- What do I submit with this authorization form?
- The annexation packet also needs a certified site plan, a legal description and plat, and a petition requesting annexation.