Tifton, GA · Tift County
Community Development Owner Letter of Authorization
A notarized letter a Tifton property owner signs to authorize an agent to file permit, zoning, or land disturbance applications on their behalf.
- 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
When someone other than the property owner needs to submit building permit, land disturbance, or zoning compliance applications to Tifton's Community Development Department, the owner must sign this letter of authorization. It includes a full notary acknowledgment block, confirming the owner's identity and authority before city staff will accept applications from the named agent.
Who needs it
Tifton property owners who want an agent, contractor, or representative to file permits or zoning applications on their behalf.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a dedicated 'NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT' section where the owner personally appears and swears before a notary, who then signs, prints their name, and applies a seal.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Owner Letter of Authorization from Tifton's Building Permits page.
- 2
Fill It Out
Enter the property, owner, and authorized agent information.
- 3
Book Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your ID and sign the authorization live on camera.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized letter with Tifton Community Development.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Tifton. 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
- Do I need a notary for the Owner Letter of Authorization?
- Yes, the form has a full notary acknowledgment block that the owner must complete before a notary public.
- How do I notarize this letter online?
- Upload the completed authorization, verify your ID, and sign it live in front of a remote online notary.
- What can my authorized agent do with this letter?
- Depending on what you check on the form, they can submit permit or zoning applications, represent you before city boards, or receive official correspondence.
- How long is the authorization valid?
- It remains in effect until the project is complete or you revoke it in writing; check with Community Development if unsure.