Pendergrass, GA · Jackson County
Business License Application Packet (SAVE and E-Verify Affidavits)
The business license packet a Pendergrass applicant files, including a SAVE citizenship affidavit and an E-Verify compliance form, both notarized.
- 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
Before Pendergrass will issue a business license, applicants must submit a SAVE Citizenship Affidavit under O.C.G.A. §50-36-1, sworn before a notary with a secure and verifiable ID, along with an E-Verify Compliance Form under O.C.G.A. §36-60-6(d) for private employers. Both sworn statements are part of the same application packet.
Who needs it
Anyone applying for a new or renewed commercial or home occupation business license in Pendergrass.
Why it needs a notary
The packet instructs the applicant to 'wait to be in front of notary to sign' the citizenship affidavit, and includes a dedicated notary signature and seal block for both the citizenship affidavit and the E-Verify compliance form.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Business License Application Packet PDF from Pendergrass's Forms & Apps page.
- 2
Complete the Affidavits
Fill in the citizenship affidavit and E-Verify compliance sections.
- 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 both affidavits during the video session.
- 5
Submit to Pendergrass Planning and Development
Deliver the notarized packet with the rest of your business license application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Pendergrass. 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 this Pendergrass business license packet?
- Yes. The packet contains a SAVE citizenship affidavit and an E-Verify compliance form, both of which must be sworn before a notary public with a secure and verifiable ID.
- How do I get this form notarized online?
- Complete the citizenship and E-Verify sections, then meet a remote online notary by video, present your ID, and sign under oath.
- Where do I submit the notarized packet?
- Submit it to Pendergrass Planning and Development along with the rest of your business license application.
- What is a secure and verifiable document?
- Georgia law lists acceptable documents such as a driver's license or passport; check with the city if you have questions about a specific ID.