Augusta, GA · Richmond County
Foundation-Only Hold Harmless Permit
This permit form is for Augusta property owners or authorized agents seeking permission to build foundations before obtaining a permit for work beyond the foundation stage.
- 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
Augusta uses this form when issuing a special permit for building foundations; work is limited to footings, foundation walls, and construction up to the first required inspection. The form states that a second building permit is required before work progresses beyond the foundation stage and that the permit holder accepts responsibility for changes needed to meet the city’s building code. Applicants must also provide the listed foundation, engineering, utility, and inspection materials.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized agent seeking an Augusta special permit to construct a building foundation before the permit for remaining work is issued needs this form.
Why it needs a notary
The owner or agent signs the sworn statement before a notary; the form includes a “subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat and a commission-expiration field.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get Augusta’s Foundation-Only Hold Harmless Permit form.
- 2
Fill In Project Details
Enter the project address and other requested information; arrange any required letter of authorization if an agent signs.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the form during the video session and complete the sworn jurat with the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the notarized form and listed supporting materials to the City of Augusta.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Augusta. 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 get the Foundation-Only Hold Harmless Permit notarized?
- Complete the project details, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video session and submit the completed form and required materials to Augusta.
- Do I need to provide anything besides this form?
- The form lists a signed, sealed structural engineer certification, a foundation plan, underground plumbing, mechanical and electrical information, and a special inspections final report before the first inspection.
- Can an authorized agent sign the permit form?
- The form allows an owner or agent to sign. It states that a letter of authorization is required if the signer is not the owner.
- Can I use an online notary for this sworn form in Georgia?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own; Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states under O.C.G.A. §44-2-21. Because this form requires a sworn jurat, confirm with the city if unsure.