Hoschton, GA · Jackson County
Citizenship Affidavit
The SAVE affidavit an applicant swears to when seeking a public benefit from Hoschton, verifying U.S. citizenship or lawful immigration status.
- 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 Georgia's Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) Act, O.C.G.A. §50-36-1, anyone applying for a public benefit from Hoschton — including certain licenses, grants, or tax credits — must execute this affidavit verifying their citizenship or immigration status. The statement must be sworn under oath before a notary public.
Who needs it
Anyone applying to Hoschton for a public benefit covered by O.C.G.A. §50-36-1, such as a license, grant, or tax credit.
Why it needs a notary
State law requires this affidavit to be subscribed and sworn before a notary public, accompanied by a secure and verifiable identity document.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Citizenship Affidavit PDF from Hoschton's Business Licenses page.
- 2
Select Your Status
Check the box confirming your citizenship or lawful immigration status.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a remote online notarization appointment with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign Under Oath on Video with ID Verification
Present your secure ID and sign the affidavit during the video session.
- 5
Submit to Hoschton City Hall
Deliver the notarized affidavit with your public benefit application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hoschton. 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 Hoschton citizenship affidavit?
- Yes. Georgia's SAVE Act, O.C.G.A. §50-36-1, requires this affidavit to be sworn before a notary public with a secure and verifiable ID.
- How do I get this form notarized online?
- Complete the citizenship or immigration status section, then meet a remote online notary by video, present your ID, and sign under oath.
- Where do I submit the notarized affidavit?
- Submit it to Hoschton City Hall along with your public benefit application, such as a business license.
- What counts as a secure and verifiable ID?
- Georgia law specifies acceptable documents such as a driver's license or passport; check with Hoschton City Hall if you have questions about a specific document.