Douglas, GA · Coffee County
Business License Application
Douglas's business license (occupational tax) application, including a SAVE-style citizenship statement under O.C.G.A. Section 50-36-1 sworn 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 applying for a license to operate in Douglas complete this application, which includes a citizenship or immigration status statement made under oath as required by O.C.G.A. Section 50-36-1. The application warns that a knowingly false statement violates O.C.G.A. Section 16-10-20, and the signature block is explicitly marked 'NOTARIZATION REQUIRED.'
Who needs it
Anyone applying for a business license to operate in the City of Douglas.
Why it needs a notary
The form's signature block is labeled 'NOTARIZATION REQUIRED: SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN BEFORE ME ON THIS ... Notary Public.'
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Business License Application from the City of Douglas.
- 2
Complete Citizenship Statement
Select your citizenship or immigration status and attach your identity document.
- 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 statement under oath before the online notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized application with the City of Douglas Business License office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Douglas. 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 Douglas business license application?
- Upload the completed application, verify your ID on camera, and sign the citizenship statement under oath before an online notary.
- Do I need a notary for a Douglas business license?
- Yes, the signature block is explicitly labeled 'NOTARIZATION REQUIRED.'
- What identity document do I need?
- A copy of your current state driver's license and, if applicable, your Permanent Resident Card or Employment Authorization Card.
- Can an out-of-state online notary notarize my Douglas application?
- Georgia recognizes acknowledgments and jurats taken by notaries of other states; check with the City of Douglas if you are unsure whether they will accept it.
- What happens if I make a false statement on the application?
- The form warns that a knowingly false or fraudulent statement violates O.C.G.A. Section 16-10-20 with criminal penalties.