Stonecrest, GA · DeKalb County
Building Permit Application Packet
This packet is for property owners, contractors, and authorized agents applying to the City of Stonecrest for a building permit and submitting required project plans and supporting documents.
- 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
The packet explains Stonecrest’s building permit process and includes the application, submittal checklists, a homeowner declaration, and affidavit forms for contractors and subcontractors. Applicants use it to submit project details, plans, and required supporting documents through the Citizen Serve portal; additional documents depend on the project. The packet also describes plan review, permit issuance, inspections, and closeout requirements, including final inspections before a Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Completion may be obtained.
Who needs it
Property owners, contractors, and authorized agents seeking a Stonecrest building permit use this packet to provide project information and the documents required for review.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Packet
Get the Building Permit Application Packet and identify the forms and checklists relevant to your project.
- 2
Complete the Application
Enter the project, property, owner, contractor, and contact details, and gather required plans and supporting documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
If an applicable affidavit requires notarization, arrange a session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the applicable affidavit during the online notary session, following the notary’s instructions.
- 5
Submit to the City
Upload the completed application, plans, affidavits, and other required documents through the Citizen Serve portal.
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 submit the building permit application packet?
- Upload the required application, plans, and supporting documents to the City of Stonecrest Citizen Serve portal. The packet says individual PDF files must not exceed 50 MB.
- Do I need to notarize the entire packet?
- No. The packet includes sworn jurat blocks on the subcontractor affidavit and property-owner-as-contractor affidavit. Notarize the applicable affidavit, and confirm with the city if unsure.
- Can I sign an affidavit with a commissioned online notary?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own. Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states under O.C.G.A. §44-2-21; confirm the city accepts the notarized document before proceeding.
- What happens after the plans are approved?
- The city contacts the applicant about outstanding fees and required documents. After required materials are submitted and verified, the city issues the permit.