Snellville, GA · Gwinnett County
In-Law Suite Affidavit
This affidavit documents a property owner’s planned in-law suite and acknowledgment of city use standards when applying for a building permit to remodel or add to a single-family detached home.
- 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 Planning & Development Department form asks the applicant to identify the property and proposed in-law suite, then acknowledge the listed use standards. The applicant certifies that the suite and main dwelling will meet the form’s definitions and standards. The form describes its use for a property owner seeking a building permit to remodel or build an addition to a single-family detached dwelling to add an in-law suite.
Who needs it
A property owner planning to remodel or add to a single-family detached home to create an in-law suite and apply for a building permit needs this affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a notary seal field and a notary public signature and date block; the applicant signs and dates the certification before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the current In-Law Suite Affidavit from the City of Snellville.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Enter applicant and property details, review the use standards, and initial each one.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and have identification ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and date the applicant certification during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed affidavit to Snellville Planning & Development with your building permit application.
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
- How do I complete the in-law suite affidavit?
- Fill in the applicant and property details, review and initial each use standard, then sign and date the certification before a commissioned online notary. Submit the completed form to the city.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a notary public signature, date, and seal area. Sign the applicant certification before the notary, rather than signing it in advance.
- Can I use an 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). Confirm with the city if unsure.
- What does the affidavit confirm?
- The applicant certifies that the proposed in-law suite and principal dwelling will meet the form’s definitions and the use standards the property owner initials.