Dawsonville, GA · Dawson County
Occupational Tax Certificate Application
The three-page business license application every business in Dawsonville must file, sworn before a notary as part of the occupational tax certificate process.
- 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 operating in Dawsonville, whether a sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation, must complete this Occupational Tax Certificate Application disclosing ownership, business activity, zoning classification, and tax identification numbers. All three pages must be completed and the application executed under a Georgia jurat, requiring notarization before submission.
Who needs it
Business owners, officers, or agents applying for a new or renewal occupational tax certificate (business license) in Dawsonville.
Why it needs a notary
The application's text signals include 'subscribed before me,' 'notary public,' and a full Georgia state jurat, confirming it must be notarized before filing.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Occupational Tax Certificate Application from the City of Dawsonville website.
- 2
Fill In Your Details
Complete all three pages, including business, ownership, and zoning information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a remote online notarization appointment with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the application while the notary verifies your ID and witnesses your signature.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized application to Dawsonville's Planning and Zoning Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Dawsonville. 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 Dawsonville occupational tax certificate application?
- Yes, the application includes a sworn statement with a Georgia jurat and must be notarized before submission.
- How do I notarize this application online?
- Rush Notary provides a remote online notarization session so you can sign and have the notary witness and seal the document by video.
- What documentation do I need with my application?
- Depending on your business structure, you'll need a driver's license copy, Secretary of State registration, or federal tax ID, among other items listed on the form.
- What if Dawsonville changes its requirements?
- Check with the City of Dawsonville Planning and Zoning Department if you're unsure whether notarization is still required.