Buford, GA · Gwinnett County
Architect’s Design Affidavit
The Architect’s Design Affidavit records a licensed architect’s certification for a project in Buford and is completed by the professional architect of record for the 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
The Architect’s Design Affidavit identifies a Buford project, its building address, and its owner, then records the professional architect of record’s certification. The architect affirms that the project’s architectural requirements were designed under their supervision and, in their opinion, conform to Section 1315 or Section 1316 of the City of Buford Zoning Ordinance. The form includes the architect’s seal, printed name, and date, followed by a notary section for the sworn statement.
Who needs it
A licensed professional architect of record completes this affidavit for a Buford project whose architectural requirements are being certified to the city.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a state-jurat block; the professional architect of record swears to the statement and signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get the Architect’s Design Affidavit from the City of Buford.
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Fill In Project Details
Enter the project name, building address, and building owner; the architect completes the certification details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and check with the city if you have questions about accepting remote notarization.
- 4
Sign on Video
The architect swears to the statement and signs before the notary during the online session.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed affidavit to the City of Buford as required for the project.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Buford. 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 Architect’s Design Affidavit?
- Enter the project name, building address, and owner. The professional architect of record completes the certification, seal, printed name, and date, then swears to the statement before a notary.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn statement and notary signature section, so the architect of record should sign and swear to the statement 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 under O.C.G.A. §44-2-21. Because this form uses a sworn jurat, confirm with the city if unsure.
- What project requirements does the architect certify?
- The architect affirms that the project’s architectural requirements were designed under their supervision and, in their opinion, conform to Section 1315 or Section 1316 of the City of Buford Zoning Ordinance.