Garden City, GA · Chatham County
Criminal History Consent Form
Sworn consent form authorizing the Garden City Police Department to release criminal history records for license background checks.
- 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
Applicants for certain Garden City licenses must authorize the police department to release their criminal history information from the Georgia Crime Information Center. The consent must be sworn and subscribed before a notary, and is filed alongside license and occupational tax applications requiring a background check.
Who needs it
License applicants whose Garden City application requires a criminal history background check.
Why it needs a notary
The consent authorization must be sworn to and subscribed before a notary public before the police department will process it.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Criminal History Consent Form from the City of Garden City website or Rush Notary.
- 2
Fill It Out
Enter your identifying information and the agency requesting the release.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your ID and sign live in front of the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized consent with your license application at Garden City Police or City Hall.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Garden City. 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 to notarize the criminal history consent form?
- Yes, the form must be sworn and subscribed before a notary public before the Garden City Police Department will process the background check.
- Who needs this form?
- License applicants whose Garden City application requires a criminal history background check, such as alcohol or firearms license applicants.
- How do I get this form notarized online?
- Upload the completed form, verify your ID on camera, and sign it during a live remote online notarization session.
- Can I use an online notary if I'm not in Georgia?
- Georgia recognizes acknowledgments from notaries of other states, so remote online notarization is generally accepted; check with the city if unsure.