Fayetteville, GA · Fayette County
Professional Occupational Tax & Alcohol License Application
The commercial business license application used for professional, retail, and alcohol-serving businesses in Fayetteville, with two fields requiring notarization.
- 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 opening a commercial or professional location in Fayetteville, including alcohol on-premise and off-premise establishments, file this Occupational Tax Permit application. The city's own alcohol licensing checklist confirms the application itself must be notarized along with the accompanying personnel statement and citizenship affidavits.
Who needs it
Business owners opening a professional, retail, or alcohol-serving location in Fayetteville who must obtain a City Occupational Tax Permit or alcohol license.
Why it needs a notary
The application contains two notary acknowledgment fields alongside six signature fields, and the city's Alcohol Licensing checklist explicitly states the application must be notarized before submission.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Professional Application PDF from the Fayetteville Forms and Documents page.
- 2
Fill It Out
Complete the business type, location, and ownership details, including alcohol license selections if applicable.
- 3
Book Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the notary acknowledgment sections before the notary during your video call.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the notarized application through the Georgia Tax Center and 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
- Does Fayetteville require this business application to be notarized?
- Yes, the application form has two built-in notary acknowledgment fields, and the city's alcohol licensing checklist confirms the application must be notarized.
- How do I notarize my Fayetteville alcohol license application online?
- Complete the PDF, then book a remote online notary session and sign it live on video.
- What other documents need to be notarized for an alcohol license?
- Fayetteville also requires the Personnel Statement, U.S. Citizen/Qualified Alien Affidavit, Private Employer Affidavit, Affidavit of Residence, and Alcohol License Applicant's Affidavit to be notarized.
- Do I need to check with the city about fingerprinting?
- Yes, alcohol applicants also need a fingerprint-based background check through IdentoGo; check with the city if unsure about current requirements.