Brookhaven, GA · DeKalb County
Sewer Affidavit
This affidavit lets a licensed master plumber or utility contractor certify a private-property sewer installation and submit that certification with supporting credentials to Brookhaven’s Community Development Department.
- 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
Brookhaven provides this form for a licensed master plumber or utility contractor who chooses the alternative to municipal inspection for a sewer line installed underground on private property outside a building. The signer certifies that the installation complies with the International Plumbing Code and accepts responsibility for it. The completed affidavit must be submitted with the specified license, trenching competent person certificate, and bond certificate; the city says incomplete submissions or submissions missing licenses and the bond certificate will not be accepted.
Who needs it
A licensed master plumber or utility contractor seeking to certify an eligible private-property sewer installation instead of having it inspected by a municipal inspector needs this affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a “Sworn and subscribed before me” jurat; the plumbing contractor’s authorized signer signs and swears to the certification before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the Sewer Affidavit from Brookhaven’s Document Center.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the site, permit, contractor, license, and trenching certificate details, then review the certification.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Include the state license copy, trenching competent person certificate, and required bond certificate.
- 4
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary before signing the sworn certification.
- 5
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the certification during the online notary session.
- 6
Submit to the City
Email the completed affidavit and supporting documents to [email protected].
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Brookhaven. 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 submit the completed Sewer Affidavit?
- Email the completed form and supporting documents to [email protected]. The form says incomplete submissions, or submissions missing licenses and the bond certificate, will not be accepted.
- Do I need supporting documents with this affidavit?
- Yes. The form lists a state license copy, trenching competent person certificate, and a qualifying $50,000 bond certificate among the required supporting documents.
- Can I sign the affidavit with a commissioned online notary?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own and recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states under O.C.G.A. §44-2-21. This form requires a sworn jurat, so confirm with the city if unsure.
- Who signs the Sewer Affidavit?
- The licensed master plumber or utility contractor certifying the sewer installation signs the form and swears to the certification before a notary.