Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness Application?

No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. If you are not the property owner, include an owner authorization letter; the form does not say it must be notarized.

How do I submit the Certificate of Appropriateness Application?

Return one copy of the completed application and supporting documents to the Planning & Zoning Division at City Hall Annex, 300 N. Lee Street, P.O. Box 1125, Valdosta, GA 31603-1125.

What supporting documents should I include?

Requirements depend on the project type. The application checklist lists materials such as plans, project descriptions, construction materials, estimates, and photographs.

When are applications due?

Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on the 15th of the month. If the 15th falls on a weekend or holiday, they are due the next business day.

Valdosta, GA · Lowndes County

No notary required

Certificate of Appropriateness Application

Property owners and applicants use this application to request historic preservation review for proposed work on property in Valdosta’s local historic district.

What this form is

The Valdosta Historic Preservation Commission uses this application to review proposed work, including construction, alterations, site changes, relocation, or demolition. Applicants provide property and project details, sign the certification, and include the support materials listed for their project. If the applicant is not the property owner, the application requires an owner authorization letter. Complete applications are heard at a Commission meeting.

Who needs it

Applicants proposing work on property in Valdosta’s local historic district should file this application with the required supporting materials.

How to submit it

Return one copy of the completed application and supporting documents to the City of Valdosta Planning & Zoning Division, City Hall Annex, 300 N. Lee Street, P.O. Box 1125, Valdosta, GA 31603-1125. The listed application fee is $45.00.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; if the applicant is not the owner, include the required owner authorization letter, which the form does not say must be notarized.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Certificate of Appropriateness Application for Valdosta.
2
Complete The Form
Enter applicant, property, and project information, describe the proposed work, and sign and date the certification.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Use the application checklist to gather the support materials required for your project. Include an owner authorization letter if you are not the property owner.
4
Submit To The City
Return one copy of the completed application and supporting documents to the Planning & Zoning Division at the address listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness Application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. If you are not the property owner, include an owner authorization letter; the form does not say it must be notarized.
How do I submit the Certificate of Appropriateness Application?: Return one copy of the completed application and supporting documents to the Planning & Zoning Division at City Hall Annex, 300 N. Lee Street, P.O. Box 1125, Valdosta, GA 31603-1125.
What supporting documents should I include?: Requirements depend on the project type. The application checklist lists materials such as plans, project descriptions, construction materials, estimates, and photographs.
When are applications due?: Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on the 15th of the month. If the 15th falls on a weekend or holiday, they are due the next business day.

Need something notarized?

This Certificate of Appropriateness Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Valdosta form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.