Douglasville, GA · Douglas County
Owner Release of Permit Contractor(s)
The sworn form a property owner files to discharge a listed contractor from an active permit and transfer responsibility to a replacement.
- 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
When a Douglasville property owner needs to remove a general, mechanical, electrical, or plumbing contractor from an active building permit, this form documents the discharge and names a replacement. The owner certifies under oath that the affected contractors were personally notified and agrees to indemnify the city, signing before a notary as part of the release.
Who needs it
Property owners in Douglasville replacing a general, mechanical, electrical, or plumbing contractor on an open building permit.
Why it needs a notary
The owner's certification and indemnification statement must be sworn and subscribed before a notary public per the form's jurat.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Owner Release of Permit Contractor(s) form from the City of Douglasville Building Division page.
- 2
List Contractors
Enter the discharged contractor(s) and their permit numbers, plus any replacements.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization appointment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the sworn certification before the notary by video.
- 5
Submit to Building Division
Deliver the notarized form to update the permit record.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Douglasville. 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 get the contractor release form notarized?
- List the discharged and replacement contractors, then sign the sworn certification before an online notary over video.
- Do I need to notify the old contractor first?
- Yes, the form requires you to certify under oath that the discharged contractors were personally notified of the action.
- Is this form required to switch contractors mid-permit?
- Yes, Douglasville uses this sworn form to transfer responsibility for an active permit to a new contractor.
- Can an online notary complete this for me?
- Yes, a remote online notarization session can complete the jurat; check with the city if unsure about acceptance.