Macon, GA · Bibb County
Short-Term Vacation Rental Permit Application
The permit application property owners must file to operate a short-term vacation rental in Macon-Bibb County, sworn before a notary.
- 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
Property owners who want to operate a short-term vacation rental in Macon-Bibb County must obtain a permit from the Tax Commissioner's Office, providing parking and property details. The application includes a sworn owner statement that must be signed before a notary as part of the permit review.
Who needs it
Owners of short-term vacation rental properties in Macon-Bibb County must file this permit application.
Why it needs a notary
The owner's sworn statement on the application must be subscribed before a notary public before the permit is issued.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Short-Term Vacation Rental Permit Application from Macon-Bibb County's Tax Commissioner licensing page.
- 2
Fill It Out
Complete all applicant, business, and background information before your notary session.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization appointment at a time that works for you.
- 4
Sign on Video
Meet your notary by secure video, verify your identity, and sign the application.
- 5
Submit to the County
Deliver the notarized application to the Macon-Bibb County Tax Commissioner's Office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Macon. 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
- Where do I get the Short-Term Vacation Rental Permit Application?
- Download it from the Macon-Bibb County Tax Commissioner's licensing page or this page before your notary appointment.
- Do I need a notary for this form?
- Yes. The form ends in a sworn statement that must be signed in front of a notary before Macon-Bibb County will accept it.
- Can I use an online notary for a Macon-Bibb County form?
- Yes, Georgia recognizes acknowledgments and jurats taken by notaries commissioned in other states, so a remote online notary can witness your signature by video.
- How do I notarize this form online?
- Download the form, fill it out completely, book a remote online notarization appointment, sign in front of the notary on video, then submit the notarized form to the county.
- Is Georgia remote online notarization available yet?
- Georgia has not enacted its own RON law, so this form is notarized by an out-of-state online notary; check with Macon-Bibb County if you are unsure whether it will be accepted.