Sugar Hill, GA · Gwinnett County
Burn Permit Application
Sugar Hill property owners use this application to request a burn permit, provide property and burn-location details, and confirm they have read and understand the open burning rules.
- 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 application asks for the property owner’s name, tax parcel ID, acreage, address, contact number, requested burn date, and a sketch showing structures and the proposed burn area. Applicants sign to confirm they understand the rules, which cover eligible materials, timing, fire safety, and other restrictions. The form says Sugar Hill burn permits are required for burning leaves, limbs, and other natural vegetation on one’s property.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking permission to burn leaves, limbs, or other natural vegetation on their Sugar Hill property should complete and submit this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a “Sworn to and subscribed before me” jurat; the applicant signs the statement confirming they have read and understand the open burning rules before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the City of Sugar Hill Burn Permit Application and review the application and open burning rules.
- 2
Fill In The Application
Provide the requested property and burn details, then draw the burn area, structures, dimensions, and nearby structures as instructed.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization session and have the completed application ready.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the applicant statement during the video session when directed by the commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit To The City
After notarization, submit the application to the City of Sugar Hill.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Sugar Hill. 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 apply for a Sugar Hill burn permit?
- Complete the application with the requested property and burn details, add the required sketch, sign before a notary, and submit it to the City of Sugar Hill.
- Do I need to sign the burn permit application before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a “Sworn to and subscribed before me” jurat, so the applicant signs the statement before a notary.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- 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. This form has a jurat, so confirm with the city if unsure.
- What information and sketch does the application request?
- It requests property owner and parcel details, acreage, address, phone number, and requested burn date. The sketch should show structures and the burn area with dimensions, including nearby structures within 50 feet.