Sandy Springs, GA · Fulton County
Authorized Agent Affidavit
The Authorized Agent Affidavit lets a property owner or permit applicant designate a third party, such as an architect or engineer, to handle permit tasks for a specified Sandy Springs project.
- 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
Sandy Springs requires this affidavit for each Authorized Agent before it issues the permit. The form identifies the project, owner, contractor, and agent, and authorizes the agent to apply for and obtain permits, request inspections, and obtain a Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Completion. Submit the completed form with the agent’s business license and state-issued photo ID, unless current licenses are already on file with the Community Development Department.
Who needs it
A property owner or permit applicant must complete this form when authorizing a third party to handle permit tasks for a specified project.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Download the City of Sandy Springs Authorized Agent Affidavit.
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Complete the Form
Enter the project, property owner, contractor, and Authorized Agent information requested on both pages.
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Book an Online Notary
Arrange notarization with a commissioned online notary and confirm the city accepts remote notarization for this jurat.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed affidavit and supporting documents through the Sandy Springs build portal.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Sandy Springs. 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 submit the Authorized Agent Affidavit?
- Complete the project and agent details, have the contractor sign under oath before a notary, and include the required business license and photo ID. Submit the completed form and supporting documents through the city’s build portal.
- Do I need to notarize this affidavit?
- Yes. The form says the contractor affirms under oath that the information is true and correct, and provides a notary block for the affidavit to be sworn and subscribed before a notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- 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), but this form contains a jurat; confirm with the city if unsure. Use a commissioned online notary only if the city accepts it.
- What supporting documents does the city require?
- The form requires a copy of the Authorized Agent’s business license and state-issued photo ID, unless current licenses have already been filed with the Community Development Department.
Other forms in Sandy Springs
Authorized Agent Affidavit in other Fulton County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.