Johns Creek, GA · Fulton County
Affidavit Verifying Lawful Presence
This affidavit lets an applicant swear to their lawful presence in the United States when applying for a listed public benefit, such as an alcohol license, permit, or occupation 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
The applicant uses this form to state that they are a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, or qualified alien or nonimmigrant lawfully present in the United States. It also identifies the public benefit requested and includes an oath, signature, and notary section. The form says this sworn statement is required because the applicant has applied for a public benefit and that proof of lawful presence must be provided before receiving it.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a listed public benefit, including an alcohol beverage license, employee pouring permit, occupation tax certificate, or door-to-door sales permit, complete this affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a subscribed-and-sworn jurat, so the applicant signs and swears or affirms the statement before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Affidavit
Get the lawful-presence affidavit and review the status and public-benefit choices.
- 2
Complete The Form
Print your name, select your status and public benefit, and fill in the applicable business and applicant details.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary before signing.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear or affirm the statement during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit It To The City
Provide the notarized affidavit with your public benefit application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Johns Creek. 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 lawful-presence affidavit?
- Select your immigration status and the public benefit you are applying for, complete the requested details, then sign and swear or affirm before a notary. Submit the completed affidavit as part of your application.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn section for a clerk or notary public. Sign and swear or affirm before the notary, rather than signing in advance.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own. Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states, but this form calls for a sworn statement; confirm with the city if unsure whether it will accept online notarization.
- What public benefits are listed on the form?
- The form lists an alcohol beverage license, alcohol employee pouring permit, occupation tax certificate, door-to-door sales or solicitors permit, and an other option where you can name the public benefit.
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