DeKalb County, GA · DeKalb County
State Waters Determination Form
This form records a site assessment of a water feature and is completed by a property owner or requested-by representative seeking a state waters determination.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of DeKalb County · DeKalb County, DeKalb County, Georgia
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- dekalbcountyga.gov
- Blank form
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- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
The form records property and contact details, information about a water feature, site observations, and a final determination about state waters and buffers. It states that the form is valid for 12 months from the site visit date, and that the visit must be within six months of a Land Disturbing Activity Permit Application.
Who needs it
A property owner or requested-by representative seeking a determination about water features on a property can complete this form.
How to submit it
Submit it to the county department named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.
About notarization
This form is completed without a notary; it asks for a date and shows no notarized attachment or separate sworn step.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Form
Download the State Waters Determination Form.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the parcel, site, property owner or requested-by, and contact details, then provide the requested water feature information.
- 3
Review Site Details
Complete the site observation and final determination sections, including the date the site was visited.
- 4
Submit to the County
Submit the completed form to the county department named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the State Waters Determination Form?
- No. This form is completed without a notary; it asks for a date and shows no notarized attachment or separate sworn step.
- How do I submit the State Waters Determination Form?
- Submit it to the county department named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.
- How long is the State Waters Determination Form valid?
- The form states it is valid for 12 months from the date the site was visited.
- When must the site visit take place?
- The form says the site visit date must be within six months of any Land Disturbing Activity Permit Application.