What is the Certificate of Appropriateness application for?

It gives the Historic Preservation Commission applicant and property details, a project description, and supporting materials to review proposed changes to a structure or property.

What attachments should I include?

The form requests color photos and may require drawings, material samples or manufacturer brochures, and a site plan depending on the project. Missing required attachments will prevent the application from being considered.

Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness application?

No. The application has signature and date lines for the applicant and, if different, the property owner; it does not list a notarized or sworn attachment.

Elberton, GA · Elbert County

No notary required

Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness

Property owners, applicants, or agents use this application to ask Elberton’s Historic Preservation Commission to review a proposed property or structure project.

What this form is

The application provides project details for the Historic Preservation Commission to consider when reviewing a proposed change to a structure or property. It asks for applicant and property information, a project description, and supporting materials such as photos; drawings, material samples, brochures, or a site plan may also be required depending on the project. The form states that no fee is required.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking commission review of a property project should complete this form and include the attachments required for their proposed work.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists the Historic Preservation Commission address and City Clerk contact.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant and, if different, the property owner sign, with no sworn or notarized attachment listed.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Certificate of Appropriateness application PDF.
2
Complete the Application
Provide applicant and property details, describe the project, and identify materials and changes.
3
Gather Required Attachments
Include color photos and any required drawings, material samples or brochures, and site plan.
4
Submit to the City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Certificate of Appropriateness application for?: It gives the Historic Preservation Commission applicant and property details, a project description, and supporting materials to review proposed changes to a structure or property.
What attachments should I include?: The form requests color photos and may require drawings, material samples or manufacturer brochures, and a site plan depending on the project. Missing required attachments will prevent the application from being considered.
Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness application?: No. The application has signature and date lines for the applicant and, if different, the property owner; it does not list a notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Certificate of Appropriateness application?: Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details. The form lists the Historic Preservation Commission address and City Clerk contact.

Need something notarized?

This Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Elberton form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.