East Point, GA · Fulton County
Homeowner’s Affidavit Form
East Point homeowners use this affidavit with a building, HVAC, electrical, or plumbing permit application to affirm ownership, residential use, and responsibility for completing the permitted work.
- 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 affidavit identifies the project address and permit type, and states that the homeowner owns the property, will use it as a personal residence for at least 24 months after the work is complete, and will personally complete the permitted work in compliance with current code. East Point requires it to be attached to the applicable permit application; it is non-transferable, and a new affidavit is required to reinstate an expired permit.
Who needs it
A homeowner applying for a building, HVAC, electrical, or plumbing permit in East Point who will personally perform the work needs to submit this affidavit with the permit application.
How to get this notarized
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Download The Affidavit
Download East Point’s Homeowner’s Affidavit Form and review the instructions.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Enter the project address, select the permit type, and complete the homeowner statements.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary and have identification ready.
- 4
- 5
Submit To The City
Attach the notarized affidavit to the applicable permit application and submit it to the City of East Point.
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 complete the East Point homeowner affidavit?
- Enter the project address, select the permit type, and complete the affidavit. Take the oath and sign before a notary, then attach the form to the applicable permit application.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn-to and subscribed-before-me jurat, so the homeowner must take an oath and sign before the notary.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this affidavit?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own; Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states (O.C.G.A. §44-2-21). This form requires an oath, so confirm with the city if unsure whether remote notarization is acceptable.
- What happens if my permit expires?
- The form says a new affidavit must be submitted for permit reinstatement. It is only applicable to the permit application it is attached to and cannot be transferred.
Other forms in East Point
Homeowner’s Affidavit Form in other Georgia cities
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