Jonesboro, GA · Clayton County
Occupational Tax Certificate Application
Jonesboro's business license (occupational tax certificate) application that every business operating in the city must file and swear to before a notary.
- 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
Businesses operating within Jonesboro city limits must complete this Occupational Tax Certificate Application, describing their business activities and paying a $75 nonrefundable administration fee plus a tax based on gross receipts or a flat professional fee. The application includes a sworn statement subscribed before a notary, and misstatements can result in license revocation or perjury prosecution.
Who needs it
Anyone starting or renewing a business operating within the City of Jonesboro.
Why it needs a notary
The inspector detected 'subscribed-before-me,' 'before-me,' 'notary-public,' 'state-jurat,' and 'commission-expires' signals, showing the applicant's statement must be sworn before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Occupational Tax Certificate Application from the City of Jonesboro.
- 2
Describe Your Business
Fill in your business activities, location, and ownership structure.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Verify ID and Sign on Video
Show valid photo ID and sign the sworn statement before the online notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized application and fee with Jonesboro City Hall.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Jonesboro. 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
- How do I notarize my Jonesboro occupational tax certificate application?
- Upload the completed application, verify your identity on camera, and sign the sworn statement before an online notary.
- Do I need a notary for a Jonesboro business license?
- Yes, the Occupational Tax Certificate Application must be subscribed and sworn before a notary public.
- How much does the Jonesboro occupational tax certificate cost?
- There is a $75 nonrefundable administration fee plus a tax rate based on gross receipts or a flat professional fee, per Section 18-40 of the city code.
- Can an out-of-state online notary notarize my occupational tax application?
- Rush Notary provides remote online notarization; check with the City of Jonesboro if you are unsure whether they will accept it.
- What happens after I submit the notarized application?
- The City of Jonesboro calculates the fees due and issues the Occupational Tax Certificate once the application and payment are processed.