Stonecrest, GA · DeKalb County
Authorized Agent Affidavit
A notarized affidavit a property owner or permit applicant signs to let a third party, such as a permit expediter or engineer, pull permits on their behalf in Stonecrest.
- 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
Owners who cannot personally handle every step of the permitting process can use this affidavit to designate an Authorized Agent to obtain permits, request inspections, and secure a Certificate of Occupancy or Completion. The city requires the designation to be completed and notarized before the agent may act.
Who needs it
Property owners or permit applicants in Stonecrest who want a third-party service to handle permitting on their behalf.
Why it needs a notary
The affidavit includes two signature fields and two notary fields, with 'sworn to,' 'subscribed and sworn before me,' and a state jurat, so it must be notarized.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Authorized Agent Affidavit from Stonecrest's Building Department page.
- 2
Fill In Owner and Agent Details
Enter the property, owner, and designated agent information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit under oath before the notary on a live video call.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized affidavit with your permit application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Stonecrest. 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 notarize the Stonecrest Authorized Agent Affidavit online?
- Fill in the owner and agent details, then meet an online notary by video to sign the affidavit under oath before it is submitted for the project.
- Do I need a notary for this affidavit?
- Yes, the affidavit's signature and notary blocks require the owner's signature to be sworn and subscribed before a notary.
- Who can be named as an Authorized Agent?
- Third-party services such as permit expediters, architects, or engineers acting on the owner's behalf for permits and inspections.
- How long is the authorization valid?
- Check with Stonecrest's Building Department, as this typically applies to the specified project named on the form.