Union City, GA · Fulton County
Trade Permit Application
The Trade Permit Application provides project, property owner, contractor, and work details for residential or commercial electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or construction work in Union City.
- 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 provide the job site address, scope and estimated value of work, property owner details, contractor information, and applicable construction and occupancy types. The contractor certifies that the application is true and correct and that the work will comply with governing laws and ordinances. Submit it to the city when applying for a trade permit; the form includes spaces for city staff to record permit and fee information.
Who needs it
Contractors applying for a Union City trade permit for residential or commercial electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or construction work need this form.
Why it needs a notary
The contractor signs the application certification, which is followed by a sworn-to-and-subscribed-before-me jurat; the signer swears before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Union City Trade Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Enter the project, work, owner, and contractor information and review the certification.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and have the completed form ready.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the contractor certification before the notary during the online session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application to Union City and follow its instructions for permit fees.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Union City. 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 complete the Trade Permit Application?
- Fill in the work, project, property owner, and contractor details. The contractor signs the certification before a notary, then submits the completed application to Union City.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn-to-and-subscribed-before-me block, so the contractor must sign and swear to the certification before a notary.
- Can I use a commissioned 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). This form uses a sworn statement, so confirm with the city if unsure about remote notarization.
- What information should I have ready?
- Have the job site address, scope and estimated value of work, property owner details, contractor business and contact information, and applicable construction and occupancy types ready.
Trade Permit Application in other Georgia cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.