Fairmount, GA · Gordon County
Occupation Tax and Business License Application
Fairmount's application for a business occupation tax certificate and regulatory fee, required before operating any business within city limits.
- 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
Every business operating in Fairmount must file this application to obtain an occupation tax certificate (business license). The packet includes a sworn statement page with jurat language, meaning the business owner's certification must be signed before a notary as part of the submission.
Who needs it
Anyone starting or renewing a business in Fairmount, Georgia.
Why it needs a notary
The application packet contains a jurat block requiring the owner's statement to be sworn and signed before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Business License Packet from Fairmount's Documents and Files page.
- 2
Fill It Out
Complete the business and owner information.
- 3
Book Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your ID and sign the sworn statement live with the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized packet with Fairmount City Hall.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Fairmount. 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 to notarize my Fairmount business license application?
- Yes, the application packet includes a sworn statement that must be signed before a notary.
- How do I get this form notarized online?
- Fill out the packet, then book a session with an online notary who verifies your ID over live video.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- File the notarized application with Fairmount City Hall.
- Can an out-of-state online notary sign this Fairmount form?
- Georgia recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states under O.C.G.A. §44-2-21, but check with the city if unsure.