East Point, GA · Fulton County
Short-Term Lodging Application
East Point property owners or applicants submit this application to request a new or renewed city permit for short-term lodging at a property.
- 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 new or renewed East Point short-term lodging permit and provide details about the property, lodging type, applicant, and owners or officers. The application lists supporting documents, including proof of ownership, liability insurance, a site plan, and a floor plan; renewal applicants must provide current documents and a copy of the previous permit. Applicants must also complete the required affidavit about associations or covenants that prohibit short-term lodging and swear that the application information is accurate.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking a new or renewed East Point short-term lodging permit must complete the application and provide the supporting documents required for their application type.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a sworn-to-and-subscribed jurat; the applicant signs the application and swears or affirms its accuracy before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the current Short-Term Lodging Application from the City of East Point.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the application type, property and lodging details, applicant and owner information, and required affidavit.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Collect the documents listed for your application type, such as ownership and insurance proof, plans, and identification.
- 4
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary and bring the completed form and valid identification.
- 5
Sign on Video
Sign the applicant section in front of the notary, who will administer the oath and complete the notary block.
- 6
Submit to the City
Submit the notarized application and required supporting documents 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 get my East Point short-term lodging application notarized?
- Complete the application, but wait to sign the applicant signature section until your video appointment. A commissioned online notary will administer the oath and notarize your signature.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form asks the applicant to swear or affirm that the information is true, complete, and accurate, and includes a notary block stating the applicant appeared and swore to and subscribed the statement.
- Can I use an online notary for this East Point application?
- 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); ask East Point whether it accepts this notarized sworn statement, and confirm with the city if unsure.
- What documents should I submit with the application?
- The form lists supporting documents that vary by new or renewal application, including ownership and insurance proof, identification, and property plans. New applicants may also need a written lodger agreement and other listed documents.