Newton County, GA · Newton County
Application for Trades Permit
This application lets a property owner or contractor request a trades permit for plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or gas work at a Newton County property.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Newton County · Newton County, Newton County, Georgia
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- newtoncountyga.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
Use this application to request a trades permit for work at a property address in Newton County. It asks for the work scope, utility provider, trade-specific details, and applicant or contractor information, including license numbers for contractors. The applicant must certify either that they are a licensed contractor doing the listed work or the resident property owner doing all of it.
Who needs it
A contractor or a property owner who lives at the property and will do all the listed plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or gas work needs this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Newton County Department of Development Services at 1113 Usher Street, Suite 201, Covington, GA 30014. The form also lists [email protected] and (678) 625-1650.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the contractor or homeowner signs to certify their role and, for contractors, required licenses.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Application for Trades Permit PDF.
- 2
Complete the Application
Enter the property and utility information, scope of work, trade details, and applicant or contractor information.
- 3
Gather License Information
Contractors must provide state, business, and driver’s license information, as indicated on the application.
- 4
Sign and Submit
Sign the applicable contractor or homeowner certification and submit the application to the Newton County Department of Development Services at the listed address.
Frequently asked questions
- What work does the trades permit application cover?
- The application covers plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and gas work. It asks for the property address, scope of work, and trade-specific details.
- Who completes the application?
- A contractor or a property owner who lives at the property and will do all the listed work completes and signs the application.
- Do I need a notary for the trades permit application?
- No. This document is signed without a notary; the contractor or homeowner signs to certify their role and, for contractors, required licenses.
- How do I submit the trades permit application?
- Submit it to the Newton County Department of Development Services at the address printed on the form. The form also lists an email address and phone number.