Macon, GA · Bibb County
Certificate of Good Standing (Tax Commissioner)
The sworn tax-compliance certificate Macon-Bibb County requires before granting permits, licenses, contracts, or other privileges.
- 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
Individuals and businesses seeking a building permit, alcohol or privilege license, county contract, or other privilege from Macon-Bibb County must submit a Certificate of Good Standing certifying their ad valorem property tax compliance. The certificate closes with a sworn statement, signed and dated before a notary, warning that false statements can constitute false swearing.
Who needs it
Anyone applying for a building permit, license, contract, or other county privilege that requires tax-compliance certification must file this form.
Why it needs a notary
The certificate must be sworn to and subscribed before a notary public, and the county explicitly warns that false statements may constitute the crime of false swearing.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Certificate of Good Standing (Tax Commissioner) from Macon-Bibb County's Tax Commissioner licensing page.
- 2
Fill It Out
Complete all applicant, business, and background information before your notary session.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization appointment at a time that works for you.
- 4
Sign on Video
Meet your notary by secure video, verify your identity, and sign the application.
- 5
Submit to the County
Deliver the notarized application to the Macon-Bibb County Tax Commissioner's Office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Macon. 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
- Where do I get the Certificate of Good Standing (Tax Commissioner)?
- Download it from the Macon-Bibb County Tax Commissioner's licensing page or this page before your notary appointment.
- Do I need a notary for this form?
- Yes. The form ends in a sworn statement that must be signed in front of a notary before Macon-Bibb County will accept it.
- Can I use an online notary for a Macon-Bibb County form?
- Yes, Georgia recognizes acknowledgments and jurats taken by notaries commissioned in other states, so a remote online notary can witness your signature by video.
- How do I notarize this form online?
- Download the form, fill it out completely, book a remote online notarization appointment, sign in front of the notary on video, then submit the notarized form to the county.
- Is Georgia remote online notarization available yet?
- Georgia has not enacted its own RON law, so this form is notarized by an out-of-state online notary; check with Macon-Bibb County if you are unsure whether it will be accepted.