Jonesboro, GA · Clayton County
SAVE Affidavit Verifying Status for City Public Benefit Application
The sworn citizenship/immigration-status affidavit Jonesboro requires with every business license, occupational tax certificate, alcohol license, or taxi permit application.
- 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. Section 50-36-1, anyone applying to the City of Jonesboro for a business license, occupational tax certificate, alcohol license, taxi permit, or other public benefit must swear to their U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or qualified alien status. The applicant must also attach a secure and verifiable identity document and swears the statement is true under penalty of Georgia's false-statement law.
Who needs it
Anyone applying to the City of Jonesboro for a business license, occupational tax certificate, alcohol license, or taxi permit.
Why it needs a notary
The form is executed 'under oath' and its signature block reads 'SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN BEFORE ME,' with a Notary Public signature and commission-expiration line, making it a jurat that must be sworn before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the SAVE Affidavit from the City of Jonesboro's Online Forms page.
- 2
Gather Your ID
Have a secure and verifiable identity document ready, such as a driver's license or passport.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Verify ID and Sign on Video
Show your ID and sign the affidavit under oath in front of the online notary.
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Submit to the City
Attach the notarized affidavit to your business license, alcohol license, or occupational tax application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Jonesboro. 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
- How do I get my Jonesboro SAVE affidavit notarized?
- Upload the completed affidavit, verify your ID on camera, and sign before an online notary during a short video session, then submit the notarized PDF with your license application.
- Do I need a notary for a SAVE affidavit in Jonesboro?
- Yes. O.C.G.A. Section 50-36-1 requires the affidavit to be sworn, and Jonesboro's form must be signed and sworn before a notary public.
- What identity document do I need for the SAVE affidavit?
- You must attach a secure and verifiable document, such as a driver's license or passport, as required by O.C.G.A. Section 50-36-1(e)(1).
- Can an out-of-state online notary notarize my Jonesboro SAVE affidavit?
- Georgia recognizes acknowledgments and jurats taken by notaries of other states; check with the City of Jonesboro if you are unsure whether they will accept it.
- What happens if I make a false statement on the affidavit?
- The form warns that knowingly making a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement is a violation of O.C.G.A. Section 16-10-20 with criminal penalties.