Brookhaven, GA · DeKalb County
SAVE Affidavit Verifying Lawful Presence
The state-mandated affidavit business license applicants in Brookhaven sign under oath to verify lawful presence before the city issues an Occupational Tax Certificate.
- 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
Georgia's Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) law, O.C.G.A. §50-36-1, requires anyone applying for a public benefit such as a business license to swear to their lawful presence in the United States. Brookhaven attaches this affidavit to every Occupational Tax Certificate application, and it must be executed under oath along with a secure and verifiable identity document.
Who needs it
Anyone applying for a new or renewed Brookhaven business license or Occupational Tax Certificate.
Why it needs a notary
O.C.G.A. §50-36-1 requires the affidavit to be executed under oath, and the form itself carries a subscribed-and-sworn-before-me notary block with a commission-expiration line.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the SAVE Affidavit from the City of Brookhaven's business licensing page.
- 2
Gather Your ID
Have a secure and verifiable identity document ready, as the statute requires.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session at a convenient time.
- 4
Sign on Video
Meet the notary by live video, verify your identity, and sign the affidavit under oath.
- 5
Submit to the City
Attach the notarized affidavit to your 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 get my Brookhaven SAVE affidavit notarized online?
- Download the SAVE affidavit from the city website, bring a secure and verifiable ID, and connect with an online notary by video to sign it under oath before submitting your business license application.
- Do I need a notary for the SAVE affidavit?
- Yes. O.C.G.A. §50-36-1 requires the SAVE affidavit to be sworn under oath before a notary and accompanied by a secure and verifiable identity document.
- What counts as a secure and verifiable ID for the SAVE affidavit?
- Georgia law lists acceptable documents such as a state driver's license, U.S. passport, or permanent resident card; check with the city if you are unsure which ID qualifies.
- Can an out-of-state online notary sign my Georgia SAVE affidavit?
- Georgia recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries commissioned in other states under O.C.G.A. §44-2-21; check with the city if unsure about local filing preferences.