Auburn, GA · Barrow County
Criminal History and Background Check Consent Form
This consent form authorizes the City of Auburn and its designees to obtain an applicant’s criminal and background history for a license investigation or renewal.
- 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
The form collects applicant identity, employment, and arrest information and authorizes the City of Auburn and its designees to receive criminal and background history. Auburn says it investigates licensees annually and requires a new consent with each renewal. The form states that all blanks must be completed and the consent notarized before information will be released. Applicants must also pay the stated $15 fee using an accepted payment method.
Who needs it
Applicants for an Auburn license, including current licensees renewing annually, need to complete a new consent form for each renewal.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a sworn-and-subscribed jurat block, and the applicant must sign the consent before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Consent Form
Get the City of Auburn Criminal History and Background Check Consent Form.
- 2
Complete Every Blank
Enter the requested applicant, business, and arrest information. The form says incomplete forms will not release information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a video session with a commissioned online notary for the form’s sworn-and-subscribed jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the consent in front of the notary during your online session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Follow the City of Auburn’s instructions to submit the notarized form and the stated fee.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Auburn. 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 complete and notarize this consent form?
- Complete every blank, then sign the consent before a commissioned online notary during your video session. Follow the form’s payment instructions and submit it to the City of Auburn.
- Do I need a new consent form for each license renewal?
- Yes. The form says the City of Auburn conducts an annual investigation of licensees and requires a new consent with each renewal.
- Can I use an online notary for this jurat?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own; Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states under O.C.G.A. §44-2-21. This form uses a jurat, so confirm with the city if unsure.
- What payment does the form say to include?
- The form states a $15 fee and lists cash, money order, or business check as accepted payment. It says checks should be payable to the City of Auburn.