Powder Springs, GA · Cobb County
Homeowner Permit Request
Powder Springs' owner-builder affidavit, letting a homeowner act as their own general contractor on their own residence, sworn before a notary before a permit is issued.
- 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 in Powder Springs who want to act as their own general contractor or subcontractor, in lieu of the business license normally required of contractors, must complete this Homeowner Permit Request. The applicant certifies they intend to reside in the completed structure without selling or renting it, and understands the legal limits on delegating the work, with the certification sworn before a notary.
Who needs it
Powder Springs homeowners who want to act as their own general contractor or subcontractor on their own residence.
Why it needs a notary
The inspector found 'subscribed-before-me,' 'before-me,' 'notary-public,' and 'commission-expires' signals in the applicant's certification, confirming a notarized affidavit.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Homeowner Permit Request from the City of Powder Springs.
- 2
Complete Applicant Certification
Fill in your residency intent and general contractor/subcontractor role.
- 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 certification before the online notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized request with Powder Springs' Community Development Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Powder Springs. 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 Powder Springs Homeowner Permit Request?
- Upload the completed form, verify your ID by video, and sign the certification before an online notary.
- Do I need a notary to act as my own general contractor in Powder Springs?
- Yes, the Homeowner Permit Request certification must be notarized before the permit can be issued.
- Can I sell the home after I build it myself?
- No, the applicant certifies they intend to reside in the completed structure and will not offer it for sale or rental.
- Can an out-of-state online notary notarize my Powder Springs request?
- Rush Notary provides remote online notarization; check with the City of Powder Springs if you are unsure whether they will accept it.
- Can I hire someone else to do the work under this permit?
- State law prohibits an owner functioning as general contractor from allowing another individual to perform the work under this permit.