South Fulton, GA · Fulton County

Authorized Agent Affidavit

The Authorized Agent Affidavit lets a property owner or permit applicant designate a third party to handle permit applications, inspections, and occupancy or completion certificates for a specified project.

Simple form~10 min to notarize
  • 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 form authorizes a designated individual to apply for and obtain permits, request inspections, and obtain a Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Completion for a specified project. South Fulton requires it when an owner or permit applicant wants third-party services, such as a contractor, architect, engineer, or permit expediter, to act on their behalf. Authorized agent contractors must also submit the listed business license, applicable state license, and state-issued photo ID.

Who needs it

A property owner or permit applicant who wants a designated individual or company to obtain permits, request inspections, or secure occupancy or completion certificates for a project needs this form.

Why it needs a notary

The form carries a state jurat, and the property owner or contractor signing as an individual or qualifying agent must swear to the information before the notary.

How to get this notarized

  1. 1

    Download the Affidavit

    Get the Authorized Agent Affidavit from the City of South Fulton.

  2. 2

    Complete the Form

    Enter the project, agent, license, and owner details; select the applicable designation and collaborator option.

  3. 3

    Book an Online Notary

    Schedule an appointment with a commissioned online notary.

  4. 4

    Sign on Video

    Swear to the affidavit and sign during your online notarization appointment.

  5. 5

    Submit to the City

    Send the completed affidavit and requested supporting documents to the City of South Fulton.

Preview the form

The blank PDF straight from South Fulton. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.

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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 Authorized Agent Affidavit?
Identify the project and agent, complete the owner and agent details, select the applicable options, then swear to and sign the affidavit before a notary.
Do I need to attach anything to the affidavit?
The form requests a copy of the authorized permit agent’s state-issued photo ID. Contractor agents must also submit a valid Georgia municipal business license and an applicable state license.
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, but this form uses a jurat; confirm with the city if unsure.
Who signs the affidavit before the notary?
The signer is the property owner or contractor, acting as an individual or qualifying agent, who affirms under oath that the form and accompanying documents are true and correct.

Authorized Agent Affidavit in other Fulton County cities

Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.

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