East Point, GA · Fulton County
Residential Building Permit Application With Certificate of Occupancy
This application requests a residential building permit and applicable certificate of occupancy, and property owners or their authorized permit holders submit it for construction projects in East Point.
- 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 application to request a residential building permit for new construction and to indicate which certificate should be issued when work is complete. New residential construction requires a certificate of occupancy; the form also includes the residential infill and public participation packet, which is required for new residential construction on single lots. The application is not a permit until fees are received and applicable plans are approved, and the completed infill packet must be submitted in person with the permit application.
Who needs it
Property owners or their permit holders applying for residential construction in East Point need this application, including the infill packet when required for new residential construction on a single lot.
Why it needs a notary
The Applicant Acknowledgement for Public Participation has a notarization block; the applicant signs before a commissioned online notary, and a community representative also signs the acknowledgement.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the residential building permit application and review the attached infill and public participation forms.
- 2
Complete The Required Sections
Enter project and property details, identify the permit holder, and complete the infill packet if required.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange notarization for the Applicant Acknowledgement for Public Participation.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the acknowledgement before a commissioned online notary; the community representative must also sign.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the permit application through the BS&A portal. Submit a completed infill packet in person as directed by the form.
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 notarized acknowledgement?
- Complete the Applicant Acknowledgement for Public Participation, then sign it before a commissioned online notary. A community representative must also sign the acknowledgement.
- Do I need the residential infill packet?
- The form says the attached infill packet must be completed for all new residential construction on single lots. It must be submitted with the building permit application.
- Can I submit the application online?
- The application directs applicants to submit through the BS&A Online Permitting Portal. Completed residential infill and public participation packets must be submitted in person at the Planning and Community Development address listed on the form.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own, but Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states (O.C.G.A. §44-2-21). Confirm with the city if unsure whether it will accept an online-notarized acknowledgement.