Eastman, GA · Dodge County
Affidavit Verifying Status for City Public Benefit Application (SAVE)
The state-mandated SAVE affidavit Eastman applicants sign under oath to verify lawful presence before receiving an occupation tax certificate, alcohol license, taxi permit, or other city 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
Georgia's SAVE law, O.C.G.A. §50-36-1, requires anyone applying for a public benefit to swear to their lawful presence in the United States. Eastman uses this affidavit for Occupation Tax Certificates, Alcohol Licenses, Taxi Permits, Contracts, and other public benefits, and it must be executed under oath.
Who needs it
Anyone applying for an Eastman Occupation Tax Certificate, Alcohol License, Taxi Permit, Contract, or other city public benefit.
Why it needs a notary
The affidavit is 'executed under oath' with 'subscribed and sworn before me' and commission-expiration language, so it must be signed before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Affidavit Verifying Status for City Public Benefit Application from Eastman's Forms & Documents page.
- 2
Gather Your ID
Have a secure and verifiable identity document ready, as the statute requires.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit under oath before the notary on a live video call.
- 5
Submit to the City
Attach the notarized affidavit to your Eastman public benefit application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Eastman. 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 notarize the Eastman SAVE affidavit online?
- Bring a secure and verifiable ID and meet an online notary by video to sign the affidavit under oath before submitting your application.
- Do I need a notary for the SAVE affidavit?
- Yes, O.C.G.A. §50-36-1 requires the SAVE affidavit to be sworn under oath before a notary and accompanied by a secure and verifiable identity document.
- What city benefits require this affidavit?
- Eastman requires it for Occupation Tax Certificates, Alcohol Licenses, Taxi Permits, Contracts, and other public benefits.
- Can an out-of-state notary notarize this Georgia form?
- Georgia recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries commissioned in other states under O.C.G.A. §44-2-21; check with the city if unsure.