Helen, GA · White County
Horse-Drawn Carriage Draft Animal Permit Application
This application is for a person seeking a City of Helen permit for a draft animal used with a horse-drawn carriage and requires the applicant or owner to swear to the information provided.
- 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
The application collects details about the applicant, animal owner, carriage, and draft animal. It calls for a $65 non-refundable fee, front, side, and back animal photos, and a copy of the animal’s latest Coggins certificate. The applicant or owner certifies the information under oath; the form says omissions or incorrect information may result in denial and that changes require a new application.
Who needs it
Anyone applying for a City of Helen permit for a draft animal used with a horse-drawn carriage must complete the application and provide the requested attachments.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a “Sworn before me” jurat; the owner or applicant signs and swears or affirms the application before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the City of Helen Horse-Drawn Carriage Draft Animal Permit Application.
- 2
Fill In The Application
Complete the applicant, owner, carriage, and draft animal information, and gather the fee, required photos, and Coggins certificate.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization before signing the application.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear or affirm the application before the commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the signed application and required attachments to the City of Helen.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Helen. 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 complete the draft animal permit application?
- Fill in the applicant, owner, carriage, and animal details. Include the required $65 fee, front, side, and back animal photos, and latest Coggins certificate, then sign under oath before a notary and submit it to the city.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- Yes. The form includes a “Sworn before me” line and a notary designation. The owner or applicant must sign and swear or affirm the application before a notary.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- 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; this form uses a sworn jurat, so confirm with the city if unsure.
- What attachments does the application require?
- The form calls for photographs of the draft animal from the front, side, and back, plus a copy of its latest Equine Infectious Anemia (Coggins) certificate.