Garden City, GA · Chatham County
SAVE Public Benefits Affidavit
Sworn affidavit verifying lawful presence in the U.S., required with occupational tax certificate and license applications in Garden City.
- 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
Georgia's Security and Immigration Compliance Act requires anyone applying for a public benefit, including an occupational tax certificate or business license, to swear to their immigration status on this affidavit. The form states plainly that it must be notarized, and applicants must present a secure and verifiable identity document at the time of signing.
Who needs it
Any applicant for a Garden City occupational tax certificate, business license, or alcohol license.
Why it needs a notary
The form is titled "THIS AFFIDAVIT MUST BE NOTARIZED" and cites O.C.G.A. §50-36-1(e)(2), requiring a sworn signature before a notary with valid ID.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the SAVE Public Benefits Affidavit from the City of Garden City website or Rush Notary.
- 2
Fill It Out
Complete your identifying and immigration-status information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Present a secure and verifiable ID and sign live in front of the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Include the notarized affidavit with your license or occupational tax application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Garden City. 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 to notarize the Garden City SAVE affidavit?
- Yes, O.C.G.A. §50-36-1(e)(2) and the form itself require the affidavit to be sworn before a notary public.
- How do I get the SAVE affidavit notarized online?
- Upload the form, present a secure and verifiable ID on camera, and sign it live during a remote online notarization session.
- What ID do I need?
- Georgia's SAVE affidavit requires a secure and verifiable identity document, which your online notary will confirm during the session.
- Can I use an online notary if I'm not in Georgia?
- Georgia recognizes acknowledgments from notaries of other states, so remote online notarization is generally accepted; check with the city if unsure.