Port Wentworth, GA · Chatham County
New Occupational Tax Registration Application
Business license registration for commercial, home occupation, or peddler businesses in Port Wentworth, with a sworn owner certification.
- 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
New businesses operating in Port Wentworth, whether commercial, home-based, or peddling, must complete this occupational tax registration. The application's owner certification page must be sworn before a notary and covers business type, employee counts, and North American Industry Classification.
Who needs it
New businesses registering for an occupational tax certificate in Port Wentworth.
Why it needs a notary
The owner certification page must be sworn to and subscribed before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the New Occupational Tax Registration Application from the City of Port Wentworth website or Rush Notary.
- 2
Fill It Out
Complete the business type, employee count, and owner information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your ID and sign the owner certification live in front of the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized registration and fees to Port Wentworth City Hall.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Port Wentworth. 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 Port Wentworth occupational tax registration?
- Yes, the owner certification page must be sworn before a notary before the city will issue the certificate.
- Does this cover home-based businesses?
- Yes, the application lets you choose Commercial, Home Occupation, or Peddlers as the license type.
- How do I get this application notarized online?
- Upload the completed form, verify your ID on camera, and sign it during a live remote online notarization session.
- Can I use an online notary if I'm not in Georgia?
- Georgia recognizes acknowledgments from notaries of other states, so remote online notarization is generally accepted; check with the city if unsure.