Sandy Springs, GA · Fulton County
Residential Owner-Contractor Affidavit
The Residential Owner-Contractor Affidavit is for residential property owners acting as their own contractors who submit it to Sandy Springs Community Development before a permit can be issued.
- 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
This affidavit certifies that the owner is responsible for selected project work, will comply with applicable city codes and ordinances, and meets the form’s statements about ownership, occupancy, and recent property transfers. Sandy Springs requires the completed form and a copy of a state-issued identification card to be submitted to the Community Development Department before issuing a permit; submission is through the city’s online portal.
Who needs it
A residential property owner acting as their own contractor must submit this form with state-issued identification before the city can issue a permit.
Why it needs a notary
The owner signs the sworn-and-subscribed jurat before the notary, who completes the notary signature, printed name, county, and date fields.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the Residential Owner-Contractor Affidavit from Sandy Springs.
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Fill In Project Details
Enter the permit and property information, select the work areas, and complete the required owner certifications.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and have your state-issued identification ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the sworn-and-subscribed section during the video session so the notary can complete the jurat.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed affidavit and a copy of your state-issued identification through the Sandy Springs online portal before permit issuance.
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
- Who may use the Residential Owner-Contractor Affidavit?
- The form states that it may only be used by the owner of a residential property. The owner certifies responsibility for selected project work and provides project information.
- What must I submit with the affidavit?
- Submit the completed form to the Community Development Department with a copy of a state-issued identification card, such as a driver’s license, before a permit can be issued.
- How do I get the affidavit notarized online?
- Complete the form, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the sworn-and-subscribed section during the video session and submit the completed affidavit and identification copy through the city’s portal.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn-and-subscribed jurat, so the owner signs before the notary, who completes the notary fields. Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own; O.C.G.A. §44-2-21 recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states. Confirm with the city if unsure about accepting a remote notarization.
Other forms in Sandy Springs
Residential Owner-Contractor Affidavit in other Georgia cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.