Rincon, GA · Effingham County
Commercial Occupational Tax Certificate Packet
The application checklist and packet a business files with Rincon's Planning & Development Department to obtain a commercial occupational tax 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
Rincon requires every commercial business to submit an occupational tax certificate application along with a SAVE affidavit and, for applicable businesses, a private employer affidavit under Georgia's E-Verify law. The checklist packet documents citizenship/immigration status and business legitimacy, and its affidavit pages must be signed under oath before a notary as required by O.C.G.A. §50-36-1.
Who needs it
Anyone opening or renewing a commercial business license in the City of Rincon.
Why it needs a notary
The packet's SAVE affidavit and private employer affidavit must be sworn to and subscribed before a notary public, per O.C.G.A. §50-36-1.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Packet
Get the Commercial Occupational Tax Certificate Packet from the City of Rincon Business Licenses page.
- 2
Gather Your Documents
Collect your verifiable ID, lease copy, and any LLC or professional license documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization appointment.
- 4
Sign the SAVE Affidavit on Video
Swear to the affidavit and sign before the notary over live video.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized packet to the Rincon Planning & Development Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Rincon. 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 Rincon SAVE affidavit notarized?
- Complete the commercial occupational tax packet, gather your verifiable ID document, and sign the SAVE affidavit before an online notary over video.
- Do I need a notary for a Rincon business license?
- Yes, O.C.G.A. §50-36-1 requires the SAVE affidavit to be sworn before a notary and accompanied by a secure and verifiable document.
- What ID counts as a verifiable document?
- A US passport, military ID, driver's license, tribal ID card, or US permanent resident card are accepted verifiable documents.
- Can an out-of-state online notary sign this for me?
- Georgia recognizes acknowledgments from notaries commissioned in other states, so a remote online notary can typically complete this; check with the city if unsure.