Thomson, GA · McDuffie County
Occupational Tax Certificate (Business License) Application
The joint Thomson-McDuffie business license application whose affidavit pages must be completed only in front of a notary public.
- 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
New and renewing businesses in Thomson file this Occupational Tax Certificate (business license) application with the Thomson-McDuffie Planning Commission. The application's instructions single out its affidavit section, pages 6 and 7, telling applicants to stop and complete those pages only in the presence of a notary public.
Who needs it
Any individual or company applying for a new or renewed City of Thomson business license (Occupational Tax Certificate).
Why it needs a notary
The application's own instructions state the affidavit pages must be filled out only in front of a legal notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Occupational Tax Certificate application from the Thomson-McDuffie website.
- 2
Complete Sections A-F
Fill in your business, ownership, and employee information.
- 3
Book Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session for the affidavit pages.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your ID and sign the affidavit pages before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Turn in the notarized application to the Planning Commission for licensing.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Thomson. 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 Thomson business license application?
- Yes — the application instructs applicants to complete the affidavit pages only in front of a notary public.
- How do I get this notarized online?
- Book a remote online notarization session, upload the completed application, and sign the affidavit pages on video.
- What documents do I need?
- A copy of your driver's license (front and back) must be attached to the application.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- Submit it to the Thomson-McDuffie Planning Commission at 210 Railroad Street; check with the city if unsure.