Augusta, GA · Richmond County
E-Verify Private Employer Affidavit
The Private Employer Affidavit required with Augusta-Richmond County business license applications, sworn before a notary under O.C.G.A. §36-60-6(d).
- 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
Private employers applying for a business license, occupational tax certificate, or other required document in Augusta-Richmond County must execute this affidavit under oath, verifying employee count and, where applicable, enrollment in the federal E-Verify work-authorization program. The affidavit must be signed and sworn before a notary.
Who needs it
Private employers applying for a business license, occupational tax certificate, or similar document in Augusta-Richmond County.
Why it needs a notary
The affidavit is executed under oath pursuant to O.C.G.A. §36-60-6(d), with a subscribed-and-sworn-before-me jurat and commission-expiration line.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Augusta E-Verify Private Employer 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 E-Verify 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, this affidavit under O.C.G.A. §36-60-6(d) must be sworn and subscribed before a notary.
- What is this affidavit used for?
- It verifies your employee count and, if required, your E-Verify enrollment as part of a business license or occupational tax application.
- 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.