FAQs

Licensing & Permitting

How do I apply for a Lodging permit or Short Term Vacation Rental certificate?

Putnam County issues lodging permits and short term vacation rental certificates in accordance with Chapter 54 and Appendix D of our Official Code of Ordinances.

You can apply by completing the appropriate application packages available on our Lodging Permit and Short Term Vacation Rental page. 

Please submit all necessary documentation to the County Clerk at the following address: 

County Clerk
117 Putnam Drive, Suite A
Eatonton, Georgia 31024

How do I apply for a media production permit?

Putnam County issues media production permits in accordance with Appendix C of our Official Code of Ordinances.  

You can apply for a Media Production Permit by completing the application package found by clicking on this page.

Please submit all necessary documentation to the Planning & Development Department at the following address: 

Planning & Development Department
117 Putnam Drive, Suite A
Eatonton, Georgia 31024

How do I apply for a special event permit?

Putnam County issues special event permits in accordance with Appendix B of our Official Code of Ordinances.

You can apply for a special event permit by completing the application package available on our Special Event Permit page. 

Please submit all necessary documentation to the County Clerk at the following address: 

County Clerk
117 Putnam Drive, Suite A
Eatonton, Georgia 31024

How do I apply for an alcohol license?

Putnam County issues alcohol licenses in accordance with Chapter 6 of our Official Code of Ordinances.

You can apply for a new alcohol license or renew your existing license by completing one of the application packages available on our Alcohol License page. 

 

How do I obtain a Birth Record, Death Record, or Marriage License?

Vital records and marriage licenses can be obtained from the Putnam County Probate Court.

Click here to visit the Putnam County Probate Court website.

How do I obtain a building or construction permit?

Building permits are issued by the Putnam County Planning and Development Department.

Click here to visit our Planning and Development Permitting webpage.

How do I obtain a business license?

Business Licenses are issued by the Putnam County Planning and Development Department.

Click here to visit our Planning and Development Applications and Forms webpage.

How do I obtain or renew a gun permit?

Firearms licenses can be obtained from the Putnam County Probate Court.

Click here to visit the Putnam County Probate Court website.

How do I update my driver’s license?

Schedule an appointment with the Department of Driver Services within 30 days after moving to Georgia. Bring the following documentation with you to your appointment:

  • current license,
  • social security number,
  • proof of Georgia residency (bank statement, utility bill, or rental contract) and
  • secure and verifiable identification.

At the appointment, you’ll hand over your former license, pay the license fee, and receive a temporary license. You may also register to vote. Your permanent license will arrive by mail a few weeks later.

Visit the Georgia Department of Driver Services website to learn more.