Albany, GA · Dougherty County
Home-Based Business Occupational Tax Certificate Packet
The Occupational Tax Certificate application packet an Albany resident files to run a home-based business, including a sworn certification page.
- 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
Residents operating a business out of their home in Albany apply for an Occupational Tax Certificate through this packet, which covers business and residential details. The certification page must be signed under oath before a notary as part of the application.
Who needs it
Albany residents applying for an Occupational Tax Certificate to run a home-based business.
Why it needs a notary
The 5-page packet includes 'subscribed and sworn before me,' notary public, state jurat, and commission-expiration language, so its certification page must be notarized.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Packet
Get the Home-Based Business packet from Albany's business license page.
- 2
Complete Business Details
Fill in your business and residential information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the certification under oath before the notary on a live video call.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized packet with Albany's Finance Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Albany. 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 the Albany home-based business packet online?
- Complete your business and residential details, then meet an online notary by video to sign the certification page under oath.
- Do I need a notary for this packet?
- Yes, the certification page must be sworn and subscribed before a notary, with a commission-expiration line to complete.
- Can I run any business from my home in Albany?
- Check with Albany's Planning & Development Department on zoning restrictions for home-based businesses.
- Where do I submit the completed packet?
- File it with the City of Albany Finance Department's Treasury Division.