Douglasville, GA · Douglas County
Occupational Tax / Business License Application
The application every new business must file with the City of Douglasville Finance Department to obtain an occupational tax (business license) certificate.
- 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
Douglasville requires every business operating inside city limits to hold a current occupational tax certificate. The multi-page application asks for ownership, location and registration details and includes a sworn statement section signed before a notary, consistent with Georgia's SAVE Act requirement that license applicants attest to their citizenship or immigration status.
Who needs it
Anyone opening a new business or renewing a business license within Douglasville city limits.
Why it needs a notary
The application's affidavit section must be sworn and subscribed before a notary public, matching the state jurat language on the form.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Occupational Tax / Business License Application PDF from the City of Douglasville website.
- 2
Fill In Your Business Details
Complete ownership, location and registration fields on the application.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session at a convenient time.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the sworn statement section in front of the notary over live video.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the notarized application to the Douglasville Finance Department with your other required documents.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Douglasville. 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 get my Douglasville business license application notarized?
- Download the application, fill it out, and connect with an online notary by video to sign the sworn statement section before submitting to the city.
- Do I need a notary for a Douglasville business license?
- Yes, the application's affidavit portion must be signed in front of a notary public before the city will accept the application.
- Can an out-of-state notary notarize this form?
- Georgia recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries commissioned in other states, so a remote online notary can generally complete this form; check with the city if unsure.
- What ID do I need for the notary appointment?
- Bring a government-issued photo ID; the city separately requires a copy of a driver's license or passport with your application.