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.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Augusta · Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- augustaga.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
- 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.
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.
SAVE Affidavit (Public Benefit) in other Georgia cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.