Waynesboro, GA · Burke County
Affidavit Verifying Status for Public Benefit (SAVE)
Waynesboro's SAVE citizenship affidavit, required of anyone applying for a loan, grant, tax credit, or other public benefit from the city, 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
Under O.C.G.A. §50-36-1, anyone applying for a loan, grant, tax credit, or other public benefit administered by the City of Waynesboro must execute this SAVE affidavit verifying their U.S. citizenship or lawful immigration status. The affidavit is signed under oath and must be subscribed before a notary public, along with a secure and verifiable form of identification.
Who needs it
Anyone applying for a loan, grant, tax credit, or other public benefit from the City of Waynesboro must complete this SAVE affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The affidavit must be sworn under oath and subscribed before a notary public, and Georgia law requires it to be accompanied by a secure and verifiable form of identification.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Affidavit Verifying Status for Public Benefit from the City of Waynesboro's Licenses & Permits page.
- 2
Select Your Status
Indicate your U.S. citizenship or lawful immigration status on the form.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization appointment at a time that works for you.
- 4
Sign on Video
Meet your notary by secure video, present a secure and verifiable ID, and sign the affidavit.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized affidavit with your application to Waynesboro City Hall.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Waynesboro. 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
- Where do I get Waynesboro's SAVE affidavit?
- Download it from the City of Waynesboro's Licenses & Permits page or from this page before your notary appointment.
- Do I need a notary for this form?
- Yes. The affidavit is sworn under oath and must be subscribed before a notary public, along with a secure and verifiable ID.
- Can I use an online notary for a Waynesboro, GA form?
- Yes, Georgia recognizes acknowledgments and jurats taken by notaries commissioned in other states, so a remote online notary can witness your signature by video.
- How do I notarize this form online?
- Download the affidavit, select your citizenship or immigration status, book a remote online notarization appointment, sign on video, then submit it with your public benefit application.
- What ID do I need for a SAVE affidavit?
- Georgia law requires the SAVE affidavit to be sworn before a notary and accompanied by a secure and verifiable form of identification.