Brookhaven, GA · DeKalb County
SAVE Affidavit Verifying Lawful Presence
This sworn affidavit verifies an applicant’s lawful presence and age for a City of Brookhaven business license, also called an Occupational Tax Certificate, application.
- 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 SAVE Affidavit records an applicant’s sworn statement about citizenship or immigration status, confirms the applicant is at least 18, and identifies a secure, verifiable document submitted with the affidavit. Brookhaven requires it with an Occupational Tax Certificate application for a public benefit. The applicant completes the applicable status information, signs under oath, and provides the listed supporting document.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a Brookhaven Occupational Tax Certificate who must verify lawful presence for a public benefit need to complete this affidavit.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get the SAVE Affidavit from the City of Brookhaven and review the instructions and status options.
- 2
Fill In Your Information
Complete the applicable status details, identify your secure and verifiable document, and leave the signature for the notary appointment.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization and have the affidavit and supporting document ready.
- 4
Sign Under Oath on Video
Appear before the notary by video, take the oath, and sign when instructed.
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Submit to the City
Include the completed affidavit and supporting document with your Brookhaven Occupational Tax Certificate application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Brookhaven. 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 SAVE Affidavit?
- Select the applicable status, provide the requested information, identify the secure and verifiable document, and sign under oath before the notary. Submit the completed affidavit with your Occupational Tax Certificate application.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the applicant executes the affidavit under oath and includes a subscribed-and-sworn block for the notary.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this affidavit?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own; Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states (O.C.G.A. §44-2-21). This form requires an oath, so confirm with the city if unsure whether it accepts online notarization.
- What supporting document does the form request?
- The affidavit asks the applicant to provide at least one secure and verifiable document and identify its type, with options including a license, passport, military ID, permanent resident card, or employment authorization card.