Powder Springs, GA · Cobb County
Consent to Search Criminal Records
This consent form authorizes a criminal-history investigation and is completed by an applicant for an alcohol beverage license in Powder Springs.
- 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 authorizes the City of Powder Springs Police Department or another government agency to investigate the applicant’s criminal history. The applicant provides personal and offense information, consents to the search, and agrees to provide documents needed for the background investigation. The form includes sworn statements about truthful disclosures and warns that false information may affect eligibility for an alcohol beverage license or lead to license revocation.
Who needs it
An applicant for a Powder Springs alcohol beverage license completes this form to authorize a criminal-history investigation and provide background information.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the applicant signs and swears to the consent and statements before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Consent to Search Criminal Records form from the City of Powder Springs.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Complete the applicant and business details and provide the requested offense information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the form during the video appointment, following the notary’s instructions.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the notarized form to the City of Powder Springs with your alcohol beverage license application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Powder Springs. 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 the criminal record search consent form?
- Provide the requested applicant, business, and offense information. Sign and swear to the statements before a notary, then submit the completed form to the city with your application.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat, so the applicant must sign and swear to the statements before a notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own and recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states under O.C.G.A. §44-2-21. This form uses a sworn jurat, so confirm with the city if unsure.
- What information does the form ask for?
- It requests applicant and business details, criminal-history and offense information, and authorization for a background investigation. It also asks the applicant to provide supporting documents if needed.