Lawrenceville, GA · Gwinnett County
S.A.V.E. Citizenship Affidavit
Lawrenceville's standalone U.S. Citizen/Qualified Alien Affidavit required with business license, occupational tax, and other public-benefit applications.
- 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
Under O.C.G.A. §50-36-1, anyone applying for a City of Lawrenceville business license or other public benefit must swear to their citizenship or immigration status and provide a secure and verifiable document. The affidavit must be signed and notarized before submission.
Who needs it
Anyone applying for a Lawrenceville business license, occupational tax certificate, or other city public benefit.
Why it needs a notary
The affidavit's jurat requires the applicant's signature to be sworn to and subscribed before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the S.A.V.E. Affidavit from Lawrenceville's Business Licensing page.
- 2
Choose Your Status
Select the citizenship or immigration status option that applies to you.
- 3
Book Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization appointment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show your secure and verifiable ID and sign before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Attach the notarized affidavit to your license application and submit to Lawrenceville.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lawrenceville. 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
- Do I need a notary for the SAVE affidavit?
- Yes, O.C.G.A. §50-36-1 requires the affidavit to be sworn before a notary and accompanied by a secure and verifiable ID.
- How do I notarize this online?
- Book a session, present your ID on video, and sign the affidavit while the notary witnesses electronically.
- What documents count as secure and verifiable?
- A driver's license, U.S. passport, military ID, or permanent resident card are common accepted examples.
- Which Lawrenceville applications require this?
- Business license and occupational tax applications require it; check with the city if unsure about other permits.