Brookhaven, GA · DeKalb County
SAVE Affidavit Verifying Status for City Public Benefit
This affidavit verifies an applicant’s citizenship or immigration status and age for a Brookhaven business license, occupational tax certificate, permit, or other document required to operate a business.
- 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
Brookhaven’s SAVE Affidavit records an applicant’s sworn statement about citizenship or immigration status, confirms the applicant is at least 18, and identifies the secure and verifiable document submitted with the form. The form says it is required for all licenses and permits by state law and applies to applications for a business license, occupational tax certificate, or other document required to operate a business. Applicants must also provide the identification documents described for their selected status.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a Brookhaven business license, occupational tax certificate, permit, or other document required to operate a business must 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 form’s identification-document instructions.
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Fill In Your Information
Select the applicable status, complete the requested fields, and identify the secure and verifiable document you are providing.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and check with Brookhaven if you are unsure whether it accepts online notarization.
- 4
Sign Under Oath on Video
Wait to sign until the notary instructs you during the session; the notary completes the jurat.
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Submit to the City
Send the notarized affidavit and required identification documents with your Brookhaven license, permit, or other applicable 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 Brookhaven SAVE Affidavit?
- Select the status that applies, fill in the requested details, identify your secure and verifiable document, and gather the supporting identification listed for your selection. Sign under oath before a notary, then submit the affidavit and required documents with your application.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat, so the applicant must sign under oath before a notary. Do not sign the affidavit ahead of the notarization appointment.
- 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), but this form requires an oath. Ask Brookhaven whether it accepts an affidavit notarized by a commissioned online notary; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What documents should I submit with the affidavit?
- The form lists a current state driver’s license, passport, or military ID for a U.S. citizen. For a permanent resident or qualified alien or non-immigrant, it lists a current state driver’s license and either a Permanent Resident Card or Employment Authorization Card. It also refers applicants to the SAVE FAQ.