Covington, GA · Newton County
Building Permit Application
This five-page application collects project, applicant, contractor, and property-owner information for people seeking a City of Covington building permit.
- 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 application to request review of a residential, commercial, industrial, or other building project in Covington. It asks for project details, plans, licenses, contractor and subcontractor information, and required affidavits. The form states that review will not begin until the plan review fee is paid, a permit will not be issued until the property-owner affidavit is signed, and inspections require the subcontractor affidavit to be on file.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized representatives and general contractors seeking a Covington building permit should complete the applicable sections and provide the required plans, licenses, and affidavits.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the City of Covington Building Permit Application and review its requirements.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the applicable project, applicant, contractor, subcontractor, and property-owner information.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the affidavit sections that apply.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the affidavits during your online notary session as directed.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the application, notarized affidavits, plans, and required supporting documents to the City of Covington.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Covington. 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
- Which parts of the application need notarization?
- The general contractor affidavit and the property owner affidavit each include a “Sworn to and subscribed before me” jurat and a notary line.
- How do I prepare the affidavits for notarization?
- Complete the relevant information, but wait to sign each affidavit until you meet with a commissioned online notary. Follow the notary’s instructions during the session.
- Do I need to notarize both affidavits?
- The form includes a notary jurat for both the general contractor affidavit and the property owner affidavit. Complete the affidavit sections that apply to your application.
- Can I use online notarization for this application?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own; O.C.G.A. §44-2-21 recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states. This form uses sworn affidavits, so confirm with the city if unsure.
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