Albany, GA · Dougherty County
Registered Business Occupational Tax Certificate Packet
The packet a business whose home office sits in another Georgia county files to register and operate in Albany, 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
Businesses that pay occupational taxes in another Georgia county but conduct business in Albany use this Registered Business packet, which requires a current copy of the home county's Occupational Tax Certificate along with Albany's own certification. That certification page must be signed under oath before a notary.
Who needs it
Businesses based in another Georgia county that also conduct business within the City of Albany.
Why it needs a notary
The 4-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 Registered Business packet from Albany's business license page.
- 2
Complete Business Details
Fill in your business information and attach your home county's certificate.
- 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 Registered Business packet online?
- Complete the business details and attach your home county's Occupational Tax Certificate copy, then meet an online notary by video to sign under oath.
- Do I need a notary for this packet?
- Yes, the certification page must be sworn and subscribed before a notary.
- Who qualifies as a Registered Business?
- A business whose home office is located in another Georgia county, which pays occupational taxes and holds an Occupational Tax Certificate there.
- What do I need to attach to this packet?
- A current copy of the Occupational Tax Certificate from the county where your home office is registered.