Thomaston, GA · Upson County
Owner / Contractor Agent Affidavit
A sworn authorization a property owner or licensed contractor signs to designate an agent to act on their behalf for a Thomaston building permit application.
- 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
Georgia law (O.C.G.A. §43-41-14) requires the City of Thomaston to collect a sworn statement identifying the licensed contractor or property owner and any agent authorized to apply for a permit on their behalf. The form is filed with the Building Safety Department before a building permit is issued and ties the license holder's authorization to a specific project.
Who needs it
Property owners and licensed general or trade contractors who want an agent to submit or manage a Thomaston building permit application.
Why it needs a notary
The form ends with a jurat reading 'Sworn to and subscribed before me' with a notary seal line, so it must be signed in front of a notary to be accepted.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Owner/Contractor Agent Affidavit PDF from the City of Thomaston website.
- 2
Fill In Your Details
Enter the permit address, license numbers, and the name of the authorized agent.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session at a time that works for you.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit in front of the notary during your video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the notarized PDF to Thomaston's Building Safety Department with your permit application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Thomaston. 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 Thomaston owner/contractor agent affidavit?
- Yes. The form includes a jurat requiring you to swear to and subscribe the statement before a notary public before the city will accept it.
- How do I get this affidavit notarized online?
- Download the form, fill it out, then book an online notary session to sign it on video before submitting it to Thomaston's Building Safety Department.
- Who signs this affidavit?
- The license holder, qualifying agent, or property owner signs to authorize an agent to act on their behalf for the building permit.
- Where do I submit the completed form?
- Submit the notarized affidavit to the City of Thomaston Building Safety Department along with your permit application.