Decatur, GA · DeKalb County
Authorized Permit Agent Form
This notarized form lets a licensed contractor’s qualifying agent designate an individual to obtain permits for a specific project and submit the authorization to the city or county permit office.
- 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
A qualifying agent uses this form to authorize a named individual to apply for and obtain permits for a project on the contractor’s behalf. The form says to submit one original for each project to the permit office in the city or county where the project is located, along with copies of the contractor’s and company’s licenses and the agent’s driver’s license. It requires the qualifying agent’s original signature; copies and faxes are not accepted.
Who needs it
A licensed contractor’s qualifying agent needs this form when designating someone else to obtain permits for a project located in Decatur.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains a subscribed-and-sworn jurat, so the qualifying agent must sign and swear to the information before a commissioned online notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get the Authorized Permit Agent Form and use a separate original form for each project.
- 2
Fill In Project Details
Enter the qualifying agent, contractor, company, authorized agent, and project information; gather the required license and driver’s-license copies.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary to complete the form’s sworn jurat.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the form before the notary during the online session.
- 5
Submit To The Permit Office
Deliver the original notarized form and required supporting copies to the permit office where the project is located.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Decatur. 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
- Who signs the Authorized Permit Agent Form?
- The qualifying agent signs and swears that the information on the form and accompanying documents is true and correct. The designated permit agent is identified on the form.
- How do I submit this form to the permit office?
- Submit the original notarized form to the permit office where the project is located, with copies of the contractor’s license, company license, and authorized agent’s driver’s license. The form says copies and faxes of the form are not accepted.
- Do I need to notarize the form before submitting it?
- Yes. The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn-before-me block and requires notarization and the qualifying agent’s original signature.
- 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. This form calls for a sworn jurat, so confirm with the city if unsure whether it will accept an online notarization.
Other forms in Decatur
Authorized Permit Agent Form in other DeKalb County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.