Thomaston, GA · Upson County
Private Employer Affidavit
A sworn statement private employers file with a Thomaston business license or occupational tax certificate application to confirm E-Verify or employee-count 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 O.C.G.A. §36-60-6(d), a private employer applying for a business license or occupational tax certificate in Thomaston must verify either that it employs ten or fewer workers or that it is registered with and uses the federal work authorization program (E-Verify). The applicant declares this under penalty of perjury and signs before a notary.
Who needs it
Business owners applying for a new or renewed business license or occupational tax certificate with the City of Thomaston.
Why it needs a notary
The form's closing line reads 'SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN BEFORE ME ON THIS THE DAY', making notarization mandatory before the city can accept the license application.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Private Employer Affidavit PDF from the City of Thomaston Business Licenses page.
- 2
Fill In Your Details
Enter your employer information and the applicable E-Verify or employee-count section.
- 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 during your video session.
- 5
Submit With Your Application
Attach the notarized affidavit to your business license or occupational tax certificate application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Thomaston. 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 a notary for the Private Employer Affidavit?
- Yes. O.C.G.A. §36-60-6(d) requires the affidavit to be sworn and subscribed before a notary public before the city will accept a business license or tax certificate application.
- How do I get this affidavit notarized online?
- Fill out the form, then book a remote online notary session and sign it on video before submitting it with your application.
- What does this affidavit verify?
- It verifies whether your business has ten or fewer employees or, if more, that it uses the federal E-Verify work authorization program.
- Is remote online notarization accepted for Georgia city forms?
- Georgia recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries commissioned in other states under O.C.G.A. §44-2-21; check with the city if you are unsure whether it will accept your notarized copy.