Jackson, GA · Butts County
Business License Home-Occupation Notarized Letter
A notarized property-owner letter required within the Jackson occupational tax (business license) packet for anyone operating a business from a home address.
- 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
Applicants seeking a City of Jackson occupational tax certificate for a home-based business must include a letter from the property owner granting permission to operate a business at that address. The city's instructions explicitly warn applicants not to sign any documents that need notarization until they are in front of a notary, confirming this letter is a sworn document.
Who needs it
Home-based business owners applying for a City of Jackson occupational tax (business) license.
Why it needs a notary
The property-owner permission letter is treated as a document requiring notarization before it can be accepted with the occupational tax packet.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Packet
Get the occupational tax packet and checklist from the City of Jackson website.
- 2
Draft the Owner Letter
Have the property owner write a permission letter for the home business.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify identity and sign the letter live with the online notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Include the notarized letter with the rest of the license packet at City Hall.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Jackson. 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 a notary for a Jackson home business license?
- Yes, if you run the business from a home address the city requires a notarized letter from the property owner granting permission.
- How do I get the home-occupation letter notarized online?
- Draft the property-owner permission letter, then sign it live on video in front of a remote online notary before submitting your license packet.
- What else is in the Jackson business license packet?
- A zoning confirmation, picture ID, proof of ownership or lease, and inspection requests, in addition to the notarized letter if applicable.
- Do I need this notarized letter for a commercial storefront?
- No, this requirement applies only to home-based businesses; check with the City of Jackson if you are unsure whether it applies to your location.