Adairsville, GA · Bartow County
Commercial Business License Application
Adairsville's occupational tax certificate packet for new commercial businesses, requiring a notarized SAVE affidavit and E-Verify affidavit.
- 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
Any business applying for an Adairsville occupational tax certificate must submit a SAVE Affidavit verifying lawful presence in the United States (O.C.G.A. §50-36-1 & -2) along with a secure and verifiable document, plus an E-Verify Affidavit confirming the company's federal work-authorization status (O.C.G.A. §36-60-6). Both affidavits must be sworn before a notary as part of the six-page application packet.
Who needs it
Any owner or applicant seeking a new commercial occupational tax certificate or business license from the City of Adairsville.
Why it needs a notary
The packet contains a state jurat with a subscribed-and-sworn-before-me block, so both the SAVE and E-Verify affidavits must be notarized before submission.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Commercial Business License Application from the City of Adairsville website.
- 2
Fill Out the Affidavits
Complete the SAVE affidavit and E-Verify affidavit sections.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign both affidavits live in front of the notary via video call.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized packet and supporting documents to Community Development.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Adairsville. 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 Adairsville business license affidavits?
- Yes. The SAVE affidavit and E-Verify affidavit in the packet both require a notarized signature before the city will issue your occupational tax certificate.
- How do I get the Adairsville business license forms notarized online?
- Fill out the SAVE and E-Verify affidavits, then book a remote online notarization session to sign them live on video before submitting to the city.
- What ID do I need for the SAVE affidavit?
- You need a secure and verifiable document such as a driver's license, per O.C.G.A. §50-36-1.
- How long does it take to get an Adairsville occupational tax certificate?
- The city issues certificates within 2-4 working days of submitting all required documentation; check with the city if unsure.