Talking Rock, GA · Pickens County

No notary required

Grading Permit Application

This application is for certified applicants seeking a Talking Rock grading permit for a land-disturbance project and submitting project details, plans, and fees.

What this form is

The Town of Talking Rock Grading Permit Application collects applicant, landowner, project, and payment information for grading and land-disturbance work. Applicants must include one original and three copies of the erosion and sediment control plan; the town must also be notified of the land-disturbance start date. The form lists town and state fees and explains that applicants are responsible for required state forms and fees.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking a grading permit in Talking Rock must complete it, and the form requires Level 1A applicant certification and a Level 2A plan preparer.

How to submit it

Include one original and three copies of the erosion and sediment control plan and the applicable fees; the application and fee are sent to the Environmental Division for processing.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it identifies no notarized attachment or sworn step.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Talking Rock Grading Permit Application.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide applicant, landowner, project, certification, and payment information, then sign and date the form.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Plans

    Include one original and three copies of the erosion and sediment control plan.

  4. 4

    Submit The Application

    Include applicable fees; the form says the application and fee are sent to the Environmental Division for processing.

Frequently asked questions

Who completes the Talking Rock Grading Permit Application?
The applicant seeking a grading permit completes it. The form requires the applicant to be Level 1A certified and the plan preparer to be Level 2A certified.
What plans and fees are required with the application?
The form calls for one original and three copies of the erosion and sediment control plan. It lists town fees by project type and disturbed area, and an additional EPD fee when at least one acre is disturbed.
Do I need a notary for the Talking Rock Grading Permit Application?
No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and it identifies no notarized attachment or sworn step.
How do I submit the Talking Rock Grading Permit Application?
Include the required plan copies and applicable fees. The form says the application and fee will be sent to the Environmental Division for processing.

Need something notarized?

This Grading Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Talking Rock form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.