Sugar Hill, GA · Gwinnett County
Commercial Occupational Tax SAVE & E-Verify Affidavit
The citizenship (SAVE) and E-Verify affidavits bundled into Sugar Hill's Commercial Occupational Tax Application that every business license applicant must sign.
- 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
Every applicant for a City of Sugar Hill business license, occupational tax certificate, alcohol license, or taxi permit must complete the S.A.V.E. Affidavit under O.C.G.A. §50-36-1 confirming citizenship or immigration status, plus an E-Verify/Private Employer Affidavit under O.C.G.A. §36-60-6. Both affidavits are sworn statements that the city will reject if not properly signed and notarized.
Who needs it
Anyone applying for or renewing a commercial business license, occupational tax certificate, or alcohol license in Sugar Hill.
Why it needs a notary
The packet states plainly 'THIS FORM MUST BE SIGNED AND NOTARIZED' and includes a full jurat block for the notary's signature and seal.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Commercial Occupational Tax Application packet from Sugar Hill's Business Licenses page.
- 2
Complete the Business Details
Fill in your business information and choose your citizenship/immigration status option.
- 3
Book Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization appointment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Present your secure and verifiable ID and sign both affidavits before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Attach the notarized affidavits to your Occupational Tax Application and submit to Sugar Hill.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Sugar Hill. 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 SAVE affidavit?
- Yes, O.C.G.A. §50-36-1 requires the affidavit to be sworn before a notary and accompanied by a secure and verifiable ID.
- How do I notarize this online?
- Book a session, show your secure and verifiable document on video, and sign both affidavits while the notary witnesses electronically.
- Do I need to submit an ID with the affidavit?
- Yes, a copy of a driver's license, passport, military ID, or other secure and verifiable document must accompany the affidavit.
- Is the E-Verify affidavit required for every license?
- Sugar Hill requires it for Occupational Tax Certificates, Massage Establishment, Body Art Establishment, and Alcohol Licenses under O.C.G.A. §36-60-6.
- Can I use an online notary if I'm unsure the city will accept it?
- Check with the City of Sugar Hill Business Licensing office if unsure whether remote online notarization is acceptable for your filing.