Covington, GA · Newton County

No notary required

Trade Permit

Licensed contractors use this Trade Permit application to provide project, property, trade, and license details to Covington’s Department of Planning & Development.

What this form is

This application provides Covington’s Department of Planning & Development with information about a trade project, its location and property owner, and the contractor responsible for the work. It asks for project details, trade type, business and license information, and a signature. The form lists copies of the state license, driver’s license, and business license as requirements; incomplete applications will be returned.

Who needs it

Contractors applying for a trade permit in Covington should complete the form, and state-licensed subcontractors must submit the listed affidavit.

How to submit it

The form names the Department of Planning & Development at 2194 Emory Street, NW, Covington, GA 30014, and lists P.O. Box 1527, Covington, GA 30015. It also lists [email protected] and [email protected].

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; it lists license and identification copies as requirements, and the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Covington Trade Permit application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Fill in the project, location, property owner, trade, and contractor information, then sign and date the form.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Copies

    Include copies of the state license, driver’s license, and business license listed on the application.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Use the Department of Planning & Development contact details printed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Who uses the Covington Trade Permit application?
Contractors use the application to provide project, property, trade, and contractor information. The form states that all state-licensed subcontractors must submit the affidavit.
What documents does the application list as requirements?
The form lists a copy of the state license, a copy of the driver’s license, and a copy of the business license. It also says incomplete applications will be returned.
Do I need a notary for the Trade Permit application?
No. This document is signed and dated without a notary. It lists license and identification copies as requirements; the signer just signs and dates the form.
How do I submit the Trade Permit application?
The form names Covington’s Department of Planning & Development and lists its street address, mailing address, and two email addresses. Check the form for those contact details.