Augusta, GA · Richmond County
Letter of Authorization
Property owners use this form to authorize a contractor to sign a permit application on their behalf for work at their property.
What this form is
This letter authorizes a contractor to sign a permit application on the property owner’s behalf for the work described in that application. The form identifies the property owner, property location, contractor, and project, and includes the owner’s responsibility to comply with applicable code requirements. A representative or agent can provide printed name, signature, and title if the owner is a corporation or business.
Who needs it
A property owner who wants a contractor to sign a permit application on their behalf uses this form.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the property owner or representative signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Letter of Authorization PDF.
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Complete The Form
Enter the property owner, property location, contractor, and project information.
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Sign And Date
The property owner signs and dates the form. For a corporation or business, the representative or agent prints their name, signs, and provides a title.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed form to the city department named on it; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Letter of Authorization allow?
- It authorizes a contractor to sign a permit application on the property owner’s behalf for the work described in that application.
- Who completes the Letter of Authorization?
- The property owner provides their name, property location, signature, and date. For a corporation or business, a representative or agent provides their printed name, signature, and title.
- Do I need a notary for the Letter of Authorization?
- No. This document is signed without a notary; the property owner or representative signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Letter of Authorization?
- The form does not specify a submission method or department. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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