Fayetteville, GA · Fayette County
Home Occupational Tax Permit Application
The business license application for a home-based business in Fayetteville, including a SAVE citizenship affidavit that must be sworn before a notary.
- 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
Anyone starting a home-based business in Fayetteville files this Occupational Tax Permit (business license) application with the city's Tax & License office. Georgia law (O.C.G.A. §50-36-1) requires applicants for this public benefit to also complete a SAVE citizenship affidavit, which is built into the packet and must be signed under oath.
Who needs it
Residents starting or renewing a home-based business in Fayetteville who must obtain a City Occupational Tax Permit.
Why it needs a notary
The application's signature block includes 'subscribed and sworn before me,' a notary public signature line, and a commission-expiration line, matching the SAVE affidavit jurat required by O.C.G.A. §50-36-1.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Home Application PDF from the Fayetteville Forms and Documents page.
- 2
Fill It Out
Complete the business details, revenue estimates, and employee information.
- 3
Book Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the SAVE affidavit and application before the notary during your video call.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized application to Fayetteville's Tax & License office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Fayetteville. 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
- Do I need this form notarized to open a home business in Fayetteville?
- Yes, the application includes a sworn SAVE citizenship affidavit with a notary jurat that must be signed before a notary.
- How do I get my Fayetteville home business application notarized online?
- Fill out the PDF, then book a remote online notarization session and sign the affidavit live on video.
- What is the SAVE affidavit in this application?
- Georgia's SAVE program (O.C.G.A. §50-36-1) requires applicants for a public benefit like a business license to swear to their lawful presence in the U.S.
- Do I need a secure and verifiable ID for this notarization?
- Yes, SAVE affidavits must be sworn before a notary and accompanied by a secure and verifiable ID under Georgia law.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- Submit it to the Fayetteville Tax & License office at 210 Stonewall Avenue West; check with the city if unsure about current procedures.