Lumpkin County, GA · Lumpkin County

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Owner Surrender Form

Lumpkin County animal owners use this form to surrender a pet to the Lumpkin County Animal Shelter and transfer ownership.

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Issued by
City of Lumpkin County · Lumpkin County, Lumpkin County, Georgia
Notarization
Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source
lumpkincounty.gov
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What this form is

This form lets an owner surrender an animal to the Lumpkin County Animal Shelter and release ownership rights. It asks for the animal’s identifying, health, and behavior information, along with the owner’s contact details and signature. The form says a photo must be emailed with it to be valid, and a $25 fee per animal is due at drop-off.

Who needs it

An owner surrendering an animal to the Lumpkin County Animal Shelter needs to complete and submit this form.

How to submit it

Email the completed form and a photo of the animal to [email protected]; the $25 owner surrender fee per animal is due at drop-off.

About notarization

This form is signed without a notary; the owner signs and dates it, and no notarized attachment or sworn step is specified.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Form

    Download the Owner Surrender Form from this page.

  2. 2

    Complete All Sections

    Provide the requested animal and owner information, then sign and date the form.

  3. 3

    Gather the Photo

    Prepare a photo of the animal; the form says a photo must be emailed with the form for it to be valid.

  4. 4

    Email the Form

    Email the completed form and photo to [email protected]. The $25 fee per animal is due at drop-off.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Owner Surrender Form?
No. The owner signs and dates this form without a notary; it specifies no notarized attachment or sworn step.
How do I submit the Owner Surrender Form?
Email the completed form and a photo of the animal to [email protected]. The $25 fee per animal is due at drop-off.
What information does the form ask for?
It asks for the animal’s name, breed, age, description, health and behavior details, as well as the owner’s contact information and signature.
What does signing the form mean?
By signing, the owner surrenders ownership rights and interests in the animal. The form says the animal becomes the property of the Lumpkin County Animal Shelter.

Need something notarized?

This Owner Surrender Form doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Lumpkin County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.