Athens, GA · Clarke County
Criminal History Consent Form
Sworn consent form authorizing Athens-Clarke County agencies to release criminal history records for employment, licensing, or volunteer background checks.
- 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
Applicants for certain licenses, employment, or volunteer roles in Athens-Clarke County must authorize the release of their criminal history information. The consent must be sworn and subscribed before a notary before the requesting agency will process it.
Who needs it
Applicants whose Athens-Clarke County license, employment, or volunteer application requires a criminal history background check.
Why it needs a notary
The consent authorization must be sworn to and subscribed before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Criminal History Consent Form from Athens-Clarke County or Rush Notary.
- 2
Fill It Out
Enter your identifying information and the purpose code for the request.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your ID and sign live in front of the notary.
- 5
Submit to the County
File the notarized consent with the requesting Athens-Clarke County department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Athens. 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 Athens-Clarke County criminal history consent form?
- Yes, the form must be sworn and subscribed before a notary public.
- Who needs this form?
- Applicants for licenses, employment, or volunteer roles requiring a criminal history background check in Athens-Clarke County.
- How do I get this form notarized online?
- Upload the completed form, verify your ID on camera, and sign it during a live remote online notarization 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 county if unsure.
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