Madison, GA · Morgan County
Electrical Power Release Affidavit
The Electrical Power Release Affidavit requests temporary or permanent electrical service release and must be submitted to the City of Madison as an original by a state-licensed electrician.
- 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
A state-licensed electrical contractor uses this affidavit to affirm that the service meets minimum electrical installation and operation requirements and to request utility connection after any required inspection. The City allows temporary or permanent service release subject to the affidavit, inspection requirements, and the utility provider’s approval. Temporary service is limited to construction activity, testing, and validation; it does not permit occupancy, lasts 30 days unless extended by the Building Official, and may be terminated for unsafe conditions.
Who needs it
A state-licensed electrical contractor requesting temporary or permanent electrical service release for a project in the City of Madison must submit this original affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains a jurat requiring the electrical contractor who signs it to personally appear before the notary and swear or affirm that its contents are truthful and accurate.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the Electrical Power Release Affidavit from the City of Madison.
- 2
Fill In Project Details
Enter the date, project address, electrical contractor, permit number, and contact telephone number.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary before signing.
- 4
Sign Under Oath by Video
Personally appear, sign the affidavit, and swear or affirm its contents before the notary.
- 5
Submit the Original
Submit the original affidavit to the City of Madison and follow any utility provider application requirements.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Madison. 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 and submit this affidavit?
- Enter the project and contractor details, sign before a notary who administers the oath or affirmation, then submit the original to the City of Madison.
- Do I need to be a licensed electrician to file this form?
- Yes. The form states that it must be submitted as an original copy by a state-licensed electrician.
- Can I use a commissioned 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 under O.C.G.A. §44-2-21; this form requires an oath or affirmation, so confirm with the city if unsure.
- Does temporary electrical service allow occupancy?
- No. The form says temporary service does not permit occupancy or other use beyond the stated purposes, lasts 30 days, and requires Building Official approval for an extension.