Gainesville, GA · Hall County
Change of Contractor Letter
The Change of Contractor Letter tells the City of Gainesville which contractor is being discharged and identifies the replacement for a permitted project.
- 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 letter to notify the City of Gainesville that you are discharging a contractor from a project and naming a new contractor. Provide the permit number, site address, project trade, reason for the change, and the names of the contractors and companies. Attach a copy of the new contractor’s state and business licenses. The owner or general contractor signs the sworn statement before a notary.
Who needs it
A property owner or general contractor changing the contractor for a Gainesville project should complete and submit this letter with the new contractor’s state and business licenses.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a “Subscribed and sworn before me” jurat; the owner or general contractor signs the statement before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Change of Contractor Letter from the City of Gainesville.
- 2
Fill In the Project Details
Provide the permit number, site address, project trade, contractor information, and reason for the change.
- 3
Attach the New Contractor’s Licenses
Include copies of the new contractor’s state and business licenses.
- 4
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary before signing.
- 5
Sign on Video
Sign the sworn statement during the online notarization session.
- 6
Submit It to the City
Send the completed letter and license copies to the City of Gainesville.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Gainesville. 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 Change of Contractor Letter?
- Enter the permit and site details, select the project trade, identify the discharged and new contractors, and give the reason for the change. Attach the new contractor’s state and business licenses, then sign before a notary.
- Do I need to attach the new contractor’s licenses?
- Yes. The form says a copy of the new contractor’s state and business licenses must be attached.
- Can I sign this letter 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 calls for a sworn jurat, so confirm with the city if unsure.
- Who signs the letter before the notary?
- The signature line is for the owner or general contractor. The form includes a “Subscribed and sworn before me” jurat and a notary signature and seal line.
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