Grayson, GA · Gwinnett County
Business and Occupation Tax Citizenship Affidavit
The U.S. Citizen/Qualified Alien Affidavit attached to Grayson's Business and Occupation Tax Application, required for every new business license.
- 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
Grayson requires every business license applicant to enclose a U.S. Citizen/Qualified Alien Affidavit under O.C.G.A. §50-36-1, and businesses with 10 or more employees must also submit a Private Employer (E-Verify) Affidavit. The application states plainly that both require a notarized signature before the city will process the license.
Who needs it
Anyone applying for a new business license or occupational tax certificate in Grayson.
Why it needs a notary
The application explicitly labels both affidavits as 'requires notarized signature' and includes a subscribed-and-sworn-before-me jurat.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Business and Occupation Tax Application from Grayson's Forms and Applications page.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in business details, NAICS code, and property owner information.
- 3
Book Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization appointment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show your ID and sign the citizenship affidavit before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Return the notarized application to Grayson City Hall.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Grayson. 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 a notary for Grayson's business license affidavit?
- Yes, the application states the U.S. Citizen/Qualified Alien Affidavit requires a notarized signature.
- How do I notarize this online?
- Upload the completed affidavit, verify your identity on video, and sign before a remote online notary.
- Do all businesses need the Private Employer Affidavit too?
- Only businesses with 10 or more employees must submit the notarized Private Employer (E-Verify) Affidavit.
- What if my NAICS code is missing?
- Grayson returns applications with a blank NAICS code, so fill it in before booking your notary session; check with the city if unsure which code applies.