East Point, GA · Fulton County
New Business/Occupation Tax Application
The application new businesses file with East Point for an Occupational Tax Certificate, 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
Businesses opening in East Point file this application with the Planning & Community Development department to obtain an Occupational Tax Certificate (business license). The applicant's certification must be sworn to and signed before a notary.
Who needs it
Anyone opening a new business in East Point who must obtain an Occupational Tax Certificate.
Why it needs a notary
The application's certification section reads 'sworn to and subscribed before me' with a notary public signature and commission-expiration line.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the New Business/Occupation Application from East Point's Applications & Forms page.
- 2
Fill It Out
Complete the business, ownership, and location information.
- 3
Book Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the sworn certification before the notary during your video call.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized application to East Point Planning & Community Development.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from East Point. 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 application notarized to open a business in East Point?
- Yes, the application's certification must be sworn to and signed before a notary.
- How do I notarize this application online?
- Fill it out, then book a remote online notarization session and sign it live on video.
- What is an Occupational Tax Certificate?
- It's East Point's business license, required before opening a business in the city.
- Where do I submit the notarized application?
- Submit it to East Point's Planning & Community Development department; check with the city if unsure about current procedures.