Bethlehem, GA · Barrow County
SAVE Affidavit
The State-mandated citizenship/immigration status affidavit applicants must sign before a notary to receive a City of Bethlehem business license, occupational tax certificate, or other public benefit.
- 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
Under O.C.G.A. §50-36-1, anyone applying for a City of Bethlehem business license, occupational tax certificate, or other public benefit must execute this affidavit under oath verifying their citizenship or lawful immigration status. The affidavit must be subscribed and sworn before a notary public.
Who needs it
Anyone applying for a City of Bethlehem business license, occupational tax certificate, or other public benefit.
Why it needs a notary
The affidavit is executed under oath and must be subscribed and sworn before a notary, along with a secure and verifiable ID, as required by O.C.G.A. §50-36-1.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the SAVE Affidavit from the City of Bethlehem website.
- 2
Fill It Out
Complete your name and status information before your session.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Verify Your ID
Show a secure, verifiable ID on camera to the notary.
- 5
Sign on Video
Sign and swear the affidavit before the notary during the video call.
- 6
Submit to the City
Attach the notarized affidavit to your business license or public benefit application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bethlehem. 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 this SAVE affidavit notarized?
- Yes, the City of Bethlehem SAVE affidavit must be subscribed and sworn before a notary as part of your business license or public benefit application.
- How do I get my SAVE affidavit notarized online?
- Upload the form, verify your identity with a secure ID on video, and sign before a commissioned online notary in a short session.
- What ID do I need for a SAVE affidavit?
- O.C.G.A. §50-36-1 requires a secure and verifiable form of identification presented to the notary at the time of signing.
- Can an out-of-state online notary notarize a Georgia SAVE affidavit?
- Yes — Georgia recognizes acknowledgments and jurats taken by notaries commissioned in other states under O.C.G.A. §44-2-21.
- Where do I submit the notarized affidavit?
- Submit it with your business license or occupational tax application to the City of Bethlehem; check with the city if you're unsure which department to use.