East Point, GA · Fulton County
Closing an Active Permit Form
The Closing an Active Permit Form lets the original permit holder or current property owner ask East Point Planning & Community Development to close a permit, with credentials attached as proof.
- 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
Use this form to request closure of an active permit for a project at the listed address; the original permit number is required. The requester must be the original permit holder or current property owner and attach the credentials specified for their role. By signing, the requester confirms the closure cannot be reversed, incomplete work must stop until another active permit is in effect, and fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Who needs it
The original permit holder or current property owner seeking to close an active permit must submit this form with the required credential documents.
Why it needs a notary
The form has spaces for the applicant’s signature, notary’s signature, date, and notary seal, and the applicant or requester signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get the Closing an Active Permit Form from the East Point city website.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the project address, original permit number, requester information, and attach the credentials required for your role.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary before signing.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the applicant section during your online notary appointment and follow the notary’s instructions.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the signed form and required credential documents to East Point Planning & Community Development.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from East Point. 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 request closure of an active permit?
- Complete the form with the project address, original permit number, requester details, and signature. Attach the credentials required for your role, then submit it to East Point Planning & Community Development.
- Do I need to attach proof of my credentials?
- Yes. Current property owners must provide a tax bill and/or deed filed with the county and state-issued ID. Contractors must provide a current business license, state certification if applicable, and state-issued ID.
- Can an agent submit this form?
- The form says an Authorized Agent Form is required when someone acts as an agent. It also limits who may close the permit to the original permit holder or current property owner.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own; it recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states under O.C.G.A. §44-2-21. The form does not specify an acknowledgment, so confirm with the city if unsure.