Augusta, GA · Richmond County
SAVE Affidavit (Public Benefit)
The Georgia SAVE Act affidavit required with Augusta-Richmond County business license, alcohol license, or taxi permit applications, sworn before a notary.
- 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
Applicants for an Augusta-Richmond County business license, occupational tax certificate, alcohol license, taxi permit, or other public benefit must execute this affidavit under oath pursuant to O.C.G.A. §50-36-1(e)(2), verifying their citizenship or lawful presence status. It must be sworn before a notary and accompanied by a secure and verifiable ID.
Who needs it
Applicants for an Augusta-Richmond County business license, alcohol license, taxi permit, or other public benefit covered by O.C.G.A. §50-36-1.
Why it needs a notary
The affidavit is executed under oath pursuant to O.C.G.A. §50-36-1(e)(2), with a subscribed-and-sworn-before-me jurat and commission-expiration line, and must be accompanied by a secure and verifiable ID.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Augusta SAVE affidavit PDF.
- 2
Fill It Out
Complete all required applicant and business information sections.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the affidavit in front of the notary by video.
- 5
Submit to Augusta-Richmond County
Deliver the notarized form to the Planning & Development Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Augusta. 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 notarize my Augusta SAVE affidavit?
- Fill out the affidavit, then connect with an online notary by video to sign it under oath remotely with a secure and verifiable ID.
- Do I need a notary for this affidavit?
- Yes, the SAVE affidavit must be sworn before a notary and accompanied by a secure and verifiable ID, as O.C.G.A. §50-36-1 requires.
- What applications require this affidavit?
- Augusta requires it with business license, occupational tax, alcohol license, taxi permit, and other public benefit applications.
- Can I use an online notary for a Georgia city form?
- Yes, Georgia recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries commissioned in other states; check with the city if unsure about local requirements.