Barnesville, GA · Lamar County
E-Verify Private Employer Affidavit
A sworn statement Barnesville business license applicants file confirming whether their company must use the federal E-Verify program based on employee count.
- 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. §36-60-6(d), any applicant for a City of Barnesville business license, occupation tax certificate, or similar document must affirm under oath whether the company employs more or fewer than ten people, since that threshold determines E-Verify enrollment. False statements on the affidavit carry criminal penalties under O.C.G.A. §16-10-20.
Who needs it
Any individual or company applying for a City of Barnesville business license or occupation tax certificate.
Why it needs a notary
The affidavit ends with a subscribed-and-sworn-before-me notary jurat, so the applicant's signature must be notarized before the city will accept the license application.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the E-Verify Private Employer Affidavit from the City of Barnesville website.
- 2
Enter Company Details
Fill in your company name and employee count.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit live in front of the notary via video call.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized affidavit with your business license application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Barnesville. 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 to notarize the Barnesville E-Verify affidavit?
- Yes. The affidavit ends with a subscribed-and-sworn-before-me notary block required by O.C.G.A. §36-60-6(d).
- How do I notarize the E-Verify affidavit online?
- Download the form from the City of Barnesville, fill in your company name and employee count, then book a remote online notarization to sign it live on video.
- Do I need this affidavit for every business license?
- Yes, it is required with business license and occupation tax certificate applications; check with the city if unsure.
- What happens if I make a false statement on the affidavit?
- Georgia law treats a knowingly false statement on the affidavit as a criminal offense under O.C.G.A. §16-10-20.