CHECKLIST FOR WATER/SEWER SERVICE APPLICATIONOWNERS: Along with the NEW SERVICE application, please provide:
Copy of the Settlement Statement**;
Valid Government Issued picture identification; Completed
Certificate of Compliance or Exemption Form.
Management Agreement; ONLY if you will have your property managed by a third party.
**In lieu of settlement statement; Deeds (e.g., Foreclosure, Security and Warranty) may be submitted; however,the document MUST be recorded by the court.
Certificate of Compliance: This form is required for properties in unincorporated DeKalb Countypurchased after 06/01/2008 and were built before 1993. If there is any question to whether you are inunincorporated or incorporated DeKalb County please check your address at
http://web.co.dekalb.ga.us/PropertyAppraisal/realSearch.asp. The Tax District field will display“unincorporated” if it is in unincorporated DeKalb County, but for incorporated properties the field will
display a city name (e.g., “Avondale” or “Decatur”). This form must be submitted within 30 days ofreceipt of the application to avoid an interruption of service. NO EXTENSION will be given for anyoccupied properties. To schedule an appointment for an inspection you may contact any licensed
plumber or home inspector.
Exemption Form: Please refer to the Exemption Form for the list of exemptions. Be sure to check thebox next to the appropriate exemption. NOTE: The box stating “Any real property that is being
advertised for foreclosure;” does not include a home purchased as a foreclosure unless the property waspurchased on the courthouse steps, which means there was no closing or settlement statement. TheExemption Form should be submitted with your application, proof of ownership and identification.
TENANTS: Along with the NEW SERVICE application please, provide:*Please note that the OWNER/MANAGEMENT COMPANY of the property must have an account in order fora tenant to establish service.
First page of lease, which includes owner/tenant information and dates of lease;
Signature page of lease, which includes signatures of both parties on lease; ValidGovernment Issued picture identification.
MANAGEMENT COMPANY: Along with the NEW SERVICE application, please provide:*Please note that the OWNER of the property must have an account in order for a Management Company toestablish service;*HOWEVER, if the OWNER provides a copy of Management Agreement with their application theManagement Company will not need to apply.
Management Agreement, which includes owner information and dates of contract, and signaturesof both parties on the agreement.
Valid Government Issued picture identification of the representative of the company that completes
the application.
REALTORS: Along with the NEW SERVICE application, please provide:
Listing Agreement OR Proof of Assignment; which should have the property address, the realty
company name, and the realtor name that is applying for service.
Valid Government Issued picture identification of realtor.
INSPECTION (30 days): Along with the TEMPORARY SERVICE application, please provide:$90 ($45 “turn on” fee and $45 “turn off” fee) - (If the property is purchased before the inspection
period (30 days), $45 credit will apply toward your first bill).
Mailing address for statement, which should be different than the service address. ValidGovernment Issued picture identification.
**Applications can be emailed (using new address in the subject line), faxed, mailed or brought in to our office.

DeKalb County, Georgia

Utility Customer Operations

774 Jordan Lane, Suite 200
Decatur, Georgia 30033
Phone: (404) 378-4475 Fax: (404)-687-3504
Email: newwaterservice@dekalbcountyga.gov
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; excluding legal holidays

APPLICATION FOR WATER/SEWER SERVICEFor Office Use Only

Account Number

Closing Date/Beginning Lease Date

Please Print

Name:(Last, First MI OR Business Name)
C/O:
OWNER
TENANT

Service Address:
Mailing Address:

MANAGEMENT COMPANY(Street Address)(City, State, and Zip Code)(City, State, and Zip Code)(If different than Service Address)

Telephone Number:_REALTOR

Cell Phone Number

Email Address:_ Enroll in E-Billing*:

Social Security Number/Tax ID

Driver’s License/ID Number:

Yes

NoPrevious Address(If DeKalb County):_

Leave on at Previous Address:
Yes
No – Please disconnect on:_(If DeKalb County)
In consideration for receiving water and/or sewer service from DeKalb County, Georgia, at the above location, I hereby acknowledge
responsibility for payment of service billings. A non-refundable application fee of twenty dollars ($20) will be added to your first bill.
Residential water accounts are billed on a bi-monthly basis (every two months), and payment by the indicated due date is required toprevent interruption of service. You are responsible for water/sewer service until your account is closed.

(Initials)

I understand that DeKalb County is not responsible for water damage to this property or its contents. If the water is off, it
may take up to 5 business days to have service restored. Any additional trips to property will be assessed a $45 tripcharge.
UNLOCK METER ONLY

In consideration for having water service initiated/restored at the above address, I agree to ensure that all water service facilities (sinkand tub faucets/inside and outside, toilets, etc.) are turned off; or that someone will be on the property to check for leakages. We
recommend that you turn off your private cut off valve, if applicable. Once the application is processed, it may take up to5 business days to restore water service.

Signature:

Date:***APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION- PLEASE REFER TO NEWSERVICE CHECKLIST***Email

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