Forsyth, GA · Monroe County
Occupation Tax Application E-Verify Affidavit
The occupation tax application every business must file with the City of Forsyth, which includes a Private Employer Affidavit on E-Verify compliance that must be notarized.
- 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
This application sets a business's occupation tax rate based on employee count and includes a Private Employer Affidavit under O.C.G.A. §36-60-6(d), where the business declares its employee count and, if required, its federal work authorization (E-Verify) user ID number. The affidavit is executed under oath and subscribed and sworn before a notary public.
Who needs it
Any business opening or renewing its occupation tax registration with the City of Forsyth.
Why it needs a notary
The Private Employer Affidavit must be subscribed and sworn before a notary public, who signs and dates the jurat.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Occupation Tax Application PDF from the City of Forsyth website.
- 2
Fill In Business Details
Complete the business information and the Private Employer Affidavit section.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session at your convenience.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show your ID and sign the affidavit while the notary watches by live video.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized application to the City of Forsyth with your fee payment.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Forsyth. 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 the Forsyth occupation tax affidavit?
- Yes, the Private Employer Affidavit under O.C.G.A. §36-60-6(d) must be subscribed and sworn before a notary public.
- How do I get this affidavit notarized online?
- Complete the application, then connect with an online notary by video who verifies your ID and witnesses your signature.
- Do I need an E-Verify number if I have ten or fewer employees?
- No, businesses with ten or fewer employees skip Section 2 but must still sign and notarize the affidavit.
- Can an out-of-state notary notarize this Georgia city form?
- Yes, Georgia recognizes notarial acts performed by notaries commissioned in other states under O.C.G.A. §44-2-21.
- Where do I submit the notarized application?
- File it with the City of Forsyth along with the applicable administrative fee; check with the city if unsure what else is required.