How to Guide: Immigration Assistance Provider - Individual
How To Apply
If you would like to apply as an Immigration Assistance Provider - Individual, it is required that you file with the Secretary of State and renew annually. Review the requirements and the step-by-step guide below.
- Licensure requires completing an application, get it signed and notarized, and pay the required fee.
- See specific instructions for application depending on license and application type.
- You must submit all the required documentation and fees to be considered for licensure.
- Renewal is completed online and is required by August 31st annually. Late renewal period is September 1st – September 30th.
Select your application type to view instructions on how to apply:
Individual Licensure Checklist
To file online:
Navigate to GOALS to register and login to the license portal >>
After you Apply – What to Expect
- Processing Time – Applications are processed in the order in which they are received.
- If you receive a deficiency letter, please submit all requested items at one time, as soon as possible, to prevent processing delays.
- Please Note – Incomplete applications may be withdrawn if noted deficiencies are not satisfied within 60 days of said notification. If your application is withdrawn, you will be required to restart the application process to be considered for licensure, to include submission of all required documents and fees.
- Completed applications will be initially reviewed by Department staff and may be reviewed by the Department at an upcoming Department Meeting. Applications must be complete and received at least 15 days prior to a Department Meeting to be added to that meeting’s agenda. Otherwise, the application will be reviewed at the next Department meeting.
- Check Application Status >>
- Keep Your Contact Info Up to Date
- Be sure the email address you include for yourself on your application is correct and current. Email is the primary means of communication for the Department .
- Additionally, it is important for applicants/licensees to update their email address with the Department just as they would update their physical and mailing addresses.
- Wait For It
- You may not legally perform services until you hold an active license.
Individual Licensure Checklist
If you have never been licensed before and meet the requirements, apply for licensure below.
If you have never been licensed before and meet the requirements, apply for licensure below.
The following is a checklist of required documents for this application:
- Completed, signed, and notarized application with fee. Navigate to GOALS to register and login to the license portal >>
- Surety Bond
- 18 Years of Age or Older
- Financial Statement
- Background Consent Form
- Disciplinary Action/Sanctions (if applicable)
- Court Documents
- Letter of Explanation
- Enrolled in Alternative to Discipline
- Secure & Verifiable Document
- Affidavit of Citizenship
- Immigration Documents (If applicable)
- SAVE Response
Individual Reinstatement Checklist
This application is for licensees whose license has Lapsed or has been previously Revoked.
This application is for licensees whose license has Lapsed or has been previously Revoked.
The following is a checklist of required documents for this application:
- Completed, signed, and notarized application with fee. Navigate to GOALS to register and login to the license portal >>
- Surety Bond
- 18 Years of Age or Older
- Financial Statement
- Background Consent Form
- Disciplinary Action/Sanctions (if applicable)
- Court Documents
- Letter of Explanation
- Enrolled in Alternative to Discipline
- Secure & Verifiable Document
- Affidavit of Citizenship
- Immigration Documents (If applicable)
- SAVE Response
Individual Renewal Checklist
If you have previously held this license and need to renew in order to keep your license up to date, apply for licensure renewal before August 31st of the year it expires to avoid late fees.
If you have previously held this license and need to renew in order to keep your license up to date, apply for licensure renewal before August 31st of the year it expires to avoid late fees.
- To process your renewal, Navigate to GOALS to register and login to the license portal >>
How to File
To file online:
Navigate to GOALS to register and login to the license portal >>
Contact
Related Resources
- Online Resource Roster Request - Online
- Web Page Roster Requests - Download Form
- Web Page General Provisions and Joint Secretary Proposed Rules
- Online Resource Joint Secretary Licensing Rules
- Online Resource Order Georgia License Verification
- Online Resource Print Your Georgia License