Gainesville, GA · Hall County
Power (Electrical Service Connection) Affidavit
A notarized statement authorizing Gainesville to connect electrical service once wiring passes inspection.
- 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
Before Gainesville will authorize a utility to energize a property's electrical system, the general contractor or owner must sign a statement acknowledging that occupancy before final approval will result in disconnection, and release the city from related liability. The statement is closed with a notary signature block.
Who needs it
General contractors or property owners in Gainesville requesting electrical service connection approval.
Why it needs a notary
The form's owner/contractor statement is followed by a notary signature line with a commission-expiration field.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Power Affidavit from Gainesville's Applications, Forms & Fees page.
- 2
Complete the Statement
Fill in the project and contractor/owner details.
- 3
Book Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization appointment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit before the notary via video call.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized affidavit to Gainesville's Building Inspection Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Gainesville. 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
- Do I need a notary for the Power Affidavit?
- Yes, the owner or contractor's statement is followed by a notary signature block that must be completed.
- How do I notarize this online?
- Upload the affidavit, verify your identity on video, and sign in front of a remote online notary.
- What happens if I occupy before final approval?
- The city may disconnect electrical service, and the affidavit releases the city from related liability.
- Who signs this form?
- Either the general contractor or the property owner may sign, depending on the project.