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I do not see a receipt for an application fee. There is a fee per applicant for credit and background check. Would I be within my rights to charge an application fee?

David G, GA on Wednesday, July 15, 2015

RE: Application Fee

Yes you can charge an application fee. In Georgia there are no regulations to the amount you charge. Just be reasonable. Most people charge just the cost to process the application (run background checks, faxing, copying, admin work, etc.) as the application fee.

Posted by Douglas B, MD on Wednesday, July 15, 2015

RE: Application Fee

Thank you, Douglas B, I appreciate your response. -David Gottschalk

Posted by David G, GA on Thursday, July 16, 2015

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