Atlanta, GA · Fulton County
SAVE Affidavit
A sworn statement required with every Atlanta occupational tax certificate application, verifying the applicant's citizenship or lawful immigration status under Georgia law.
- 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
The City of Atlanta requires every applicant for a public benefit such as an occupational tax certificate to complete a SAVE Affidavit under O.C.G.A. §50-36-1. The applicant attests under oath to U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or qualified alien status, and must present a secure and verifiable identity document alongside the signed affidavit.
Who needs it
Anyone applying for or renewing a City of Atlanta occupational tax certificate or other public benefit must sign and submit this affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The form itself is captioned as an affidavit and includes a 'SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN BEFORE ME' jurat with a notary public seal line, so it must be sworn before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the official SAVE Affidavit from the City of Atlanta website.
- 2
Fill in Your Details
Complete your citizenship or immigration status section and business license account number.
- 3
Book Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Present your ID and secure document, then sign while the notary watches live.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the notarized affidavit with your occupational tax certificate application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Atlanta. 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 a notary for the Atlanta SAVE Affidavit?
- Yes. The form includes a jurat that must be signed and sworn in front of a notary public before it is submitted with your occupational tax application.
- How do I get the SAVE Affidavit notarized online?
- Book a session with Rush Notary, join by video with your ID and secure and verifiable document ready, and sign while the notary witnesses electronically.
- What ID do I need for the SAVE Affidavit?
- O.C.G.A. §50-36-1 requires a secure and verifiable identity document; check with the City of Atlanta Office of Revenue if you are unsure which documents qualify.
- Can an out-of-state notary notarize this form?
- Georgia recognizes acknowledgments and jurats taken by notaries commissioned in other states, so a remote online notary can typically complete this signing. Check with the city if unsure.