Hartwell, GA · Hart County
Private Employer E-Verify Affidavit
A sworn statement Hartwell business license applicants file confirming their company's E-Verify enrollment status based on employee count.
- 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. §36-60-6(d), any applicant for a City of Hartwell business license or occupational tax certificate must state under oath whether the company employed more or fewer than ten people as of January 1 of the application year, and, if enrolled, provide its federal work authorization identification number. A false statement carries criminal penalties.
Who needs it
Any individual or company applying for a City of Hartwell business license or occupational tax certificate.
Why it needs a notary
The affidavit ends with a subscribed-and-sworn-before-me notary block, so the signer's signature must be notarized before the city will process the license application.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the E-Verify Form from the City of Hartwell website.
- 2
Fill In Employer Details
State your employee count and, if applicable, your E-Verify identification number.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit live in front of the notary via video call.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized affidavit with your business license or occupational tax application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hartwell. 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 Hartwell E-Verify affidavit?
- Yes, the affidavit ends with a subscribed-and-sworn-before-me notary block required by O.C.G.A. §36-60-6(d).
- How do I notarize the E-Verify affidavit online?
- Download the form from the City of Hartwell, fill in your employee count and authorization details, then book a remote online notarization to sign it live on video.
- Do I need this affidavit for a business license renewal too?
- The affidavit is generally required with every business license or occupational tax certificate application; check with the city if unsure.
- What happens if I give false information on the affidavit?
- Georgia law treats a knowingly false statement on a sworn affidavit as a criminal offense.