Madison, GA · Morgan County
Homeowner Permit Letter of Indemnification Affidavit
This affidavit lets a property owner apply for a homeowner permit and accept responsibilities for construction at the listed project address.
- 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 form asks the property owner to attest that the property is intended for the owner’s occupancy and to accept responsibilities as the general contractor. It also includes an indemnity agreement in favor of the City of Madison, its employees, and agents. The city uses the affidavit with a homeowner permit request; the applicant also agrees to follow applicable codes and inspection requirements and to hire properly licensed trade contractors when needed.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking special consideration for a homeowner permit to build or act as general contractor for the project listed on the form needs this affidavit.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Get the City of Madison Homeowner Permit Letter of Indemnification Affidavit.
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Fill In the Applicant Details
Enter the applicant or owner, project address, and date; review the statements and indemnity agreement.
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Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and ask whether the city accepts online notarization for this sworn form.
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Submit It to the City
Send the completed, notarized affidavit to the City of Madison with your homeowner permit request.
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 the homeowner permit affidavit?
- Fill in the applicant and project details, then sign and take the oath before a notary. Submit the completed affidavit with your homeowner permit request.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn-and-subscribed block and a notary seal field, so the applicant must appear before a notary to sign and take the oath.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this affidavit?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own. Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states, but this form requires an oath; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What responsibilities does the applicant accept?
- The applicant agrees to serve as general contractor, follow applicable codes and inspection requirements, and use properly licensed trade contractors when required.
Homeowner Permit Letter of Indemnification Affidavit in other Georgia cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.