Austell, GA · Cobb County
Homestead Exemption Application
Austell's municipal homestead exemption application, in which the homeowner swears their eligibility and residency 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
Homeowners applying for a City of Austell homestead exemption on their principal residence certify that the information provided is true and correct and agree to notify the city within thirty days if they stop occupying the property. The Notary Acknowledgment section requires the signature to be sworn to and subscribed before a notary public.
Who needs it
Homeowners applying for the City of Austell's homestead exemption on their principal residence.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a 'NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT' section reading 'Sworn to and subscribed before me this ______ day of ________________, 20_______. Notary Public Signature.'
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Homestead Exemption Application from the City of Austell.
- 2
Complete Homeowner Details
Fill in your name, property address, and residency information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Verify ID and Sign on Video
Show valid photo ID and sign the Notary Acknowledgment before the online notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized application with the City of Austell.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Austell. 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 notarize my Austell homestead exemption application?
- Upload the completed application, verify your ID by video, and sign the Notary Acknowledgment before an online notary.
- Do I need a notary for the Austell homestead exemption?
- Yes, the application includes a Notary Acknowledgment section that must be sworn to and subscribed before a notary.
- What do I certify on this application?
- That the property is your principal residence, the information is true and correct, and you will notify the city within 30 days if that changes.
- Can an out-of-state online notary notarize my Austell application?
- Rush Notary provides remote online notarization; check with the City of Austell if you are unsure whether they will accept it.
- Is this the same as the county homestead exemption?
- No, this is the City of Austell's own municipal homestead exemption application, separate from any county tax office filing.