The Financial Affidavit is a sworn statement published by the Georgia Department of Revenue, with the Centralized Taxpayer Registration Unit named at the top of the form. It is completed by individuals who hold an ownership or investment interest in a business, whether direct or indirect, and it records the money each person has invested and where it came from. On this page you can fill out the financial affidavit online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the form is then signed under oath before a notary, and the original PDF is published by the Georgia Department of Revenue.
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What is Financial Affidavit – Georgia?
The Financial Affidavit is a form of the Georgia Department of Revenue on which an individual states, under oath, the identity of a business in which they hold an interest, their percentage of ownership and the money they have invested, with the source of each amount.
The form is headed with the Centralized Taxpayer Registration Unit of the Georgia Department of Revenue. It asks for the person's name, Social Security number, home address and daytime contact number. It then asks for the legal business name, the trade or DBA name, an alcohol license number, the total amount of money invested and the percentage of ownership interest.
A financial investment section lists each source of the money, the amount, whether it is a loan or personal funds, and whether documentation is available. The form warns that you may be asked for a detailed accounting of all money invested, with appropriate documentation from each source.
The form is executed under oath and is subject to the penalties of false swearing. It includes all attached sheets, and it carries a notary certification block with a space to affix the seal. The form cites Regulations 560-2-2-.09 and 560-2-7-.11, under which the Commissioner may require it of persons beyond the owners and investors.
Who needs to file Financial Affidavit – Georgia?
The form must be completed by individuals with an ownership and/or investment interest in the business, whether that interest is direct or indirect. If several people hold an interest, the wording of the form points to each individual completing it for themselves, since it asks for a personal name, Social Security number, home address and the amount that person has invested.
The form may also be required of others at the discretion of the Commissioner, as provided under Regulations 560-2-2-.09 and 560-2-7-.11. If the Commissioner asks you for it, complete it even if you do not consider yourself an owner.
A notary public must witness the oath. A stamped signature is not acceptable, so the person swearing the statement signs personally. The form names no representative who may sign on another person's behalf.
When to file Financial Affidavit – Georgia
The form prints no due date of its own. The triggering event is your ownership or investment interest in the business, direct or indirect, or a request from the Commissioner under Regulations 560-2-2-.09 and 560-2-7-.11.
Complete it before you sign: the form tells you to check all answers and explanations so that every question is answered fully, completely and correctly before you swear the statement. Sign only when you are in front of the notary, because the form is executed under oath. If the Georgia Department of Revenue asks for a detailed accounting of the money invested, the form says you may be requested to provide it with documentation from each source.
Documents you need
- Additional sheet of paper, only if the space on the form is not enough to answer a question fully; it is covered by the oath.
- Documentation from each source of the money you invested, as the form says you may be asked to provide a detailed accounting with appropriate documentation.
- Notary public certification on the form itself, completed and sealed after you swear the statement in the notary's presence.
How to fill out Financial Affidavit – Georgia
Enter your name and Social Security number
In item 1, type or print your last name, first name, middle initial and Social Security number. The form asks that it be typed or printed.
Enter your home address
In item 2, enter the actual physical location of your residence; do not use a P.O. box. Add the city, state, ZIP + 4 and a daytime contact number.
Identify the business
In item 3, enter the legal business name and the trade or DBA name. Add the alcohol license number if you have one.
Enter your investment and ownership
In item 3, give the total amount of money you have invested and your percentage of ownership interest in the business.
Complete the financial investment section
In item 4, list each source of the money and its amount. Mark whether each is a loan or personal funds, and mark Yes or No for documentation.
Attach an extra sheet if needed
If you need more space for any answer, attach an additional sheet of paper. The oath covers all attached sheets.
Check every answer
Before signing, check all answers and explanations to see that you have answered every question fully, completely and correctly.
Sign under oath before a notary
Enter your name in the oath, then sign in front of the notary public. The notary completes the certification, the date and the seal. A stamped signature is not acceptable.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check the typed entries, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF. Sign it before the notary and keep the supporting documents ready.
How to submit Financial Affidavit – Georgia
The form itself names no submission channel. It is headed with the address of the Centralized Taxpayer Registration Unit, Georgia Department of Revenue, P.O. Box 49512, Atlanta, GA 30359-1512, so confirm with the Georgia Department of Revenue where to send your completed affidavit before you mail it.
What the package must contain:
- The signed and notarized form. Sign under oath before a notary public, who completes the certification and affixes the seal. A stamped signature is not acceptable.
- Any additional sheet. If you need more space, attach an additional sheet of paper; the oath covers all attached sheets.
- Supporting documentation. The form says you may be asked for a detailed accounting of all money invested, with documentation from each source.
The Georgia Department of Revenue publishes the PDF at https://dor.georgia.gov/financial-affidavit. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the agency's channels.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Using a stamped signature; the form states that a stamped signature is not acceptable.
- Entering a P.O. box as your home address; the form asks for the actual physical location of your residence.
- Leaving questions unanswered; the form says each question must be fully answered, with an additional sheet if needed.
- Signing before you are in front of the notary; the statement is executed under oath and the notary certifies that you swore to it.
- Leaving out an indirect owner or investor; the form applies to ownership and/or investment interest, whether direct or indirect.
- Listing the amount invested without the source, the loan or personal type, and the documentation answer for each source.
- Forgetting that you may be asked for a detailed accounting of all money invested, and not keeping documentation for each source.
- Turning in the form without the notary's seal affixed in the space provided.
Frequently asked questions
What is a financial affidavit?
The Financial Affidavit is a sworn statement of the Georgia Department of Revenue. An individual with an ownership or investment interest in a business uses it to state the business name, ownership percentage, total money invested and the source of each amount. It is signed under oath before a notary.
Who has to complete the Georgia Financial Affidavit?
Individuals with an ownership and/or investment interest in the business, whether direct or indirect. The form adds that it may be required of others at the Commissioner's discretion under Regulations 560-2-2-.09 and 560-2-7-.11.
Does the financial affidavit have to be notarized?
Yes. The form is executed under oath and subject to the penalties of false swearing, and it contains a notary public certification with a space to affix the seal. A stamped signature is not acceptable.
Can I use a P.O. box on the financial affidavit?
No. The home address line asks for the actual physical location of your residence and says not to use a P.O. box. City, state, ZIP + 4 and a daytime contact number follow on the next line.
Where do I send the financial affidavit?
The form names no delivery channel. It is headed with the Centralized Taxpayer Registration Unit, P.O. Box 49512, Atlanta, GA 30359-1512, so confirm with the Georgia Department of Revenue where it should go before you mail it.
What documents do I need for the financial affidavit?
The form lists none that must be attached in every case. It says you may be asked for a detailed accounting of all money invested, with appropriate documentation from each source, and you attach an extra sheet if you need more space.
Can I fill out the financial affidavit online?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service, not connected to the Georgia Department of Revenue, and does not file the form; you sign it before a notary and submit it through the agency's channels.
Is there a deadline for the Financial Affidavit?
The form prints no due date. You complete it when you hold an ownership or investment interest in the business, or when the Commissioner requires it of you, and you sign only after checking that every question is fully answered.
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