Marietta, GA · Cobb County
Affidavit Verifying Status
Marietta's SAVE citizenship affidavit under O.C.G.A. Section 50-36-1, required with every business license or occupational tax certificate application and notarized before submission.
- 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
Anyone applying to the City of Marietta for a business license or occupational tax certificate must complete this affidavit verifying their U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or qualified alien status under O.C.G.A. Section 50-36-1. The form states plainly that it must be notarized prior to being submitted to the Business License Division, along with a copy of a secure and verifiable identification document.
Who needs it
Anyone applying to the City of Marietta for a business license or occupational tax certificate.
Why it needs a notary
The form's first line states 'Affidavit must be notarized prior to being submitted to the Business License Division,' and it is executed under oath, with 'subscribed-before-me' and 'before-me' signals confirming a notarized jurat.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Affidavit Verifying Status from the City of Marietta's Applications & Forms page.
- 2
Select Your Status
Check the box confirming your citizenship, residency, or qualified alien status.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Verify ID and Sign on Video
Show valid photo ID and sign the affidavit under oath before the online notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Attach the notarized affidavit and ID document to your business license application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Marietta. 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 Marietta Affidavit Verifying Status?
- Upload the completed affidavit, verify your ID on camera, and sign it under oath before an online notary.
- Do I need a notary for this Marietta affidavit?
- Yes, the form states it must be notarized prior to being submitted to the Business License Division.
- What identity document do I need?
- A copy of a secure and verifiable identification document, such as a state-issued driver's license, as required by O.C.G.A. Section 50-36-1.
- Can an out-of-state online notary notarize my Marietta affidavit?
- Georgia recognizes acknowledgments and jurats taken by notaries of other states; check with the City of Marietta if you are unsure whether they will accept it.
- Who reviews this affidavit?
- The City of Marietta Business License Division reviews it as part of your business license or occupational tax certificate application.