Macon, GA · Bibb County
General Business License Application
Macon-Bibb County's occupation tax certificate application that every new business must file, with a sworn statement notarized before submission.
- 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
Anyone starting a business in Macon-Bibb County must file a General Business License (Occupation Tax Certificate) Application with the Tax Commissioner's Office, along with zoning compliance and fire inspection documentation. The application closes with a sworn statement that the applicant signs before a notary, certifying the accuracy of the information and, where applicable, the applicant's citizenship or lawful presence status.
Who needs it
Anyone opening a new business, home occupation, or commercial location in Macon-Bibb County must file this application.
Why it needs a notary
The application's closing statement must be sworn to and subscribed before a notary public before the Tax Commissioner will issue the business license.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the General Business License Application 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 General Business License Application?
- 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.