Snellville, GA · Gwinnett County
Accessory Dwelling Unit Affidavit
This affidavit is for Snellville property owners applying for a building permit for an accessory structure and affirming that it will not be used as an accessory dwelling unit.
- 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
Snellville’s affidavit identifies the property, proposed accessory structure, its dimensions and features, and its intended purpose. The homeowner swears that the information is true and agrees not to allow the structure to be used as an accessory dwelling unit, which the form says is prohibited by the property’s current zoning. The form is for a homeowner requesting a building permit for the described construction.
Who needs it
A homeowner requesting a building permit for an accessory structure in Snellville needs this affidavit to affirm the structure will not be used as an accessory dwelling unit.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the Accessory Dwelling Unit Affidavit from the City of Snellville.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Enter the property and homeowner details, describe the accessory structure, and indicate its features and purpose.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a video appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the affidavit in front of the notary during the online session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the notarized affidavit with your building permit application to the City of Snellville.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Snellville. 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 signs the accessory dwelling unit affidavit?
- The homeowner identified on the form signs and swears that the form and accompanying documents contain true and correct information.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat, so the homeowner must sign and swear to the affidavit before a notary.
- How do I get this affidavit notarized online?
- Complete the form, then book a video session with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the affidavit during the session, and confirm with the city if unsure whether it will accept the completed notarization.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this form for Snellville?
- 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; confirm with the city if unsure whether it accepts this sworn affidavit notarized online.