Springfield, GA · Effingham County
Occupation Tax Certificate (Business License) Application
The application every new business must file with the City of Springfield to obtain an occupation tax certificate, including a sworn SAVE affidavit section.
- 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
Springfield requires businesses locating within city limits to hold a current occupation tax certificate. The application collects business and ownership details and includes a sworn section, consistent with Georgia's SAVE Act, that must be signed and subscribed before a notary public before the city will issue the certificate.
Who needs it
Anyone opening a new business or renewing a business license within Springfield city limits.
Why it needs a notary
The application's sworn statement must be subscribed before a notary public, as shown by the form's notary signature and commission-expiration blocks.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Occupation Tax Certificate Application from the City of Springfield website.
- 2
Fill In Business Details
Enter your business name, description, address, and ownership information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the sworn statement section before the notary over live video.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized application to the City of Springfield.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Springfield. 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 Springfield business license application notarized?
- Fill in your business details, then sign the sworn statement section before an online notary over live video.
- Do I need a notary for a Springfield business license?
- Yes, the occupation tax certificate application's sworn section must be signed and subscribed before a notary public.
- Is a Home Occupation Application also required?
- If the business operates from a residential property, the city requires a separate Home Occupation Application and zoning acknowledgment.
- Can a remote online notary complete this?
- Yes, Georgia recognizes notarizations from other states' commissioned notaries; check with the city if unsure about acceptance.