Do I need a notary for the Fence and Retaining Wall Permit Packet?

No notary is required for the permit details form itself. Required contractor forms or affidavits and the self-work affidavit must be signed and notarized.

What documents should I include with the application?

The checklist requires a site plan and a copy of the approved recorded plat. Contractor or owner/contractor documents may also be required, depending on the application.

When does a retaining wall require a permit?

The packet states that retaining walls and non-integral wing walls over six feet high, measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, require a permit and engineering.

Forsyth County, GA · Forsyth County

No notary required

Fence and Retaining Wall Permit Packet

Forsyth County property owners and contractors use this packet to apply for a permit for fence or retaining wall work.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Forsyth County · Forsyth County, Forsyth County, Georgia
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: forsythco.b-cdn.net
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

This packet includes a permit details form and checklist for fence and retaining wall permit applications in Forsyth County. It requests property, contractor, owner, and project information, including fence or wall height and sewer system details. The checklist identifies supporting documents, such as a site plan and recorded plat, and explains that retaining walls over six feet require a permit and must be engineered.

Who needs it

Property owners or contractors applying for a Forsyth County fence or retaining wall permit should complete this packet and provide the required supporting documents.

How to submit it

Submit electronically through the Customer Service Portal at https://css.forsythco.com/Energov_Prod/selfservice/ or in person at the Department of Building and Licensing, 2435 Freedom Parkway, Suite 1100, Cumming, Georgia 30041. Payment is accepted by cash, check, Visa, or MasterCard.

About notarization

The permit details form is signed and dated without a notary; required contractor forms or affidavits and the self-work affidavit must be signed and notarized.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Packet
Download the Fence and Retaining Wall Permit Packet PDF.
2
Complete the Permit Details
Fill in the property address, owner and contractor details if applicable, project description, heights, sewer system, and signatures.
3
Gather Required Documents
Include a site plan and approved recorded plat, plus applicable contractor or owner/contractor documents listed in the checklist.
4
Submit to the County
Submit through the Customer Service Portal or in person at the Department of Building and Licensing. Pay using an accepted method.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Fence and Retaining Wall Permit Packet?: No notary is required for the permit details form itself. Required contractor forms or affidavits and the self-work affidavit must be signed and notarized.
How do I submit the Fence and Retaining Wall Permit Packet?: Submit it through the Customer Service Portal or in person at the Department of Building and Licensing, 2435 Freedom Parkway, Suite 1100, Cumming.
What documents should I include with the application?: The checklist requires a site plan and a copy of the approved recorded plat. Contractor or owner/contractor documents may also be required, depending on the application.
When does a retaining wall require a permit?: The packet states that retaining walls and non-integral wing walls over six feet high, measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, require a permit and engineering.

Need something notarized?

This Fence and Retaining Wall Permit Packet doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Forsyth County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.