Augusta, GA · Richmond County
Close Account Affidavit
The affidavit business owners file to close their Augusta-Richmond County business license account, sworn before a notary.
- 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
Business owners who are closing, selling, or otherwise ending an Augusta-Richmond County business license account complete this affidavit to verify the closure and, if applicable, identify a new owner. The affidavit includes dedicated notary fields and must be signed under oath before a notary.
Who needs it
Business owners or authorized agents closing an existing Augusta-Richmond County business license account.
Why it needs a notary
The affidavit includes two dedicated notary fields and subscribed-and-sworn-before-me jurat language with a commission-expiration line.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Augusta Close Account Affidavit PDF.
- 2
Fill It Out
Complete all required applicant and business information sections.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the affidavit in front of the notary by video.
- 5
Submit to Augusta-Richmond County
Deliver the notarized form to the Planning & Development Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Augusta. 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
- How do I notarize my Augusta close account affidavit?
- Fill out the affidavit, then connect with an online notary by video to sign it under oath remotely.
- Do I need a notary for this affidavit?
- Yes, the form includes dedicated notary fields and must be sworn before a notary.
- What if I sold the business?
- Note the new owner's information on the affidavit if the business changed hands rather than closing entirely.
- Can I use an online notary for a Georgia city form?
- Yes, Georgia recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries commissioned in other states; check with the city if unsure about local requirements.