Hinesville, GA · Liberty County
SAVE Lawful Presence Affidavit
The state-mandated citizenship affidavit Hinesville applicants must sign and notarize before receiving certain public benefits, including business licenses.
- 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
Georgia's Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program requires anyone applying for a covered public benefit from the City of Hinesville — including a business license — to submit this affidavit swearing to their citizenship or lawful presence status, along with a secure and verifiable ID. O.C.G.A. 50-36-1 requires the affidavit to be signed under oath before a notary public.
Who needs it
Anyone applying for a City of Hinesville public benefit, including new and renewing business license applicants.
Why it needs a notary
O.C.G.A. 50-36-1 requires this affidavit to be sworn and signed in the physical or remote presence of a notary public, accompanied by a secure and verifiable identity document.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the SAVE Lawful Presence Affidavit from the City of Hinesville website.
- 2
Fill It Out
Enter your name and benefit information.
- 3
Book Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Verify ID and Sign
Present a secure, verifiable ID and sign the affidavit on video.
- 5
Submit to the City
Attach the notarized affidavit to your application with the City of Hinesville.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hinesville. 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 SAVE Lawful Presence Affidavit?
- Yes — O.C.G.A. 50-36-1 requires the affidavit to be sworn and signed before a notary public with a secure and verifiable ID.
- How do I get this notarized online?
- Book a remote online notarization session, upload the affidavit, and sign it on video after your ID is verified.
- What ID counts as secure and verifiable?
- A driver's license, state ID, passport, or other document listed under O.C.G.A. 50-36-1 satisfies the ID requirement.
- Do I need this for a business license?
- Yes, the City of Hinesville requires it with new and renewed business license applications; check with the city if unsure.