South Fulton, GA · Fulton County
Homeowner Affidavit
The Homeowner Affidavit certifies that a property owner will occupy the home and follow applicable codes when completing building, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work.
- 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
South Fulton requires the property owner to complete, sign, and notarize this affidavit before the city issues a permit or conducts inspections for building, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work. The owner certifies that they will occupy the home and not offer it for sale for at least two years, and agrees to follow applicable codes, obtain required permits, and comply with inspections.
Who needs it
A homeowner completing building, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work on property they own must submit this affidavit before permit issuance and related inspections.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a sworn-to-and-subscribed-before-me jurat, which the homeowner signs before a commissioned online notary who completes the notary details.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the Homeowner Affidavit from the City of South Fulton.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter the property and owner details, identify the work, and review the certifications.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the notarized form to the Development and Community Services Department before permit issuance.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from South Fulton. 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 notarize the Homeowner Affidavit online?
- Complete the form, book a session with a commissioned online notary, and sign during the video appointment. Submit the notarized affidavit to the city before permit issuance.
- Do I need to notarize this affidavit before applying for a permit?
- Yes. The form says it must be completed, signed, and notarized before permit issuance and inspections related to the listed work.
- Can I use a commissioned 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.
- What does the homeowner certify?
- The owner certifies they will occupy the home and not offer it for sale for at least two years, and agrees to follow applicable codes and inspection requirements.
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