Powder Springs, GA · Cobb County
Closed Business Affidavit
Powder Springs' affidavit for a business owner to declare their business closed or relocated outside city limits, sworn and notarized to avoid occupational tax renewal penalties.
- 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
Business owners in Powder Springs whose business has closed or relocated outside the city limits must submit this affidavit instead of the annual occupational tax renewal due January 1st. Filing it avoids late payment penalties and code enforcement citations for failing to renew or declare the business closed, and the declaration must be subscribed and sworn before a notary.
Who needs it
Business owners in Powder Springs whose business has closed or relocated outside the city.
Why it needs a notary
The inspector found 'subscribed-before-me,' 'before-me,' 'notary-public,' and 'commission-expires' signals in the closing declaration, confirming a notarized affidavit.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Closed Business Affidavit from the City of Powder Springs.
- 2
Complete Business Details
Fill in your business name, former address, and date of closure or relocation.
- 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 affidavit before the online notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Email or mail the notarized affidavit to Powder Springs' Business License office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Powder Springs. 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 Powder Springs closed business affidavit?
- Upload the completed affidavit, verify your ID by video, and sign it before an online notary during a short session.
- Do I need a notary for the Powder Springs closed business affidavit?
- Yes, the declaration must be subscribed and sworn before a notary.
- When is this affidavit due?
- Submit it in place of your annual occupational tax renewal, which is due January 1st, to avoid penalties.
- Can an out-of-state online notary notarize my Powder Springs affidavit?
- Georgia recognizes acknowledgments and jurats taken by notaries of other states; check with the City of Powder Springs if you are unsure whether they will accept it.
- What happens if I don't file this affidavit?
- The city assesses a 10% late payment penalty plus 1.5% per month after March 1st, and code enforcement may issue citations.