Canton, GA · Cherokee County
Business License Application Package
The full Occupational Tax License application package for new Canton businesses, requiring a notarized Private Employer Affidavit and Citizenship Compliance 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
Every business must obtain a City of Canton Business License / Occupational Tax License before operating, within 30 days of starting. The application guidelines require applicants to attach a completed and notarized Private Employer Affidavit (E-Verify) and a completed and notarized Status of Citizenship Compliance Affidavit (SAVE), along with a copy of the applicant's photo ID.
Who needs it
Anyone starting or relocating a business in the City of Canton, including new occupational use changes.
Why it needs a notary
The application guidelines explicitly require the Private Employer Affidavit and the Status of Citizenship Compliance Affidavit to be 'Completed and Notarized' before submission.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application Package
Get the Business License Application from the City of Canton website.
- 2
Complete the Affidavits
Fill out the Private Employer Affidavit and Status of Citizenship Compliance Affidavit.
- 3
Book Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Present your ID and sign each affidavit while the notary witnesses electronically.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized affidavits with your Canton business license application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Canton. 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
- Which parts of the Canton business license application need a notary?
- The Private Employer Affidavit and the Status of Citizenship Compliance Affidavit must both be completed and notarized before you submit your application.
- How do I notarize these affidavits online?
- Book a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary, bring your ID and a photo ID copy, and sign live on video.
- How soon must I get a business license in Canton?
- New businesses must obtain their license within 30 days of starting operations.
- Can a remote online notary notarize these affidavits?
- Georgia recognizes acknowledgments from notaries of other states, so remote online notarization is generally accepted; check with the city if unsure.