Griffin, GA · Spalding County
Application for Occupational Tax Certificate
The new-business registration packet Griffin requires for an occupational tax certificate, including a S.A.V.E. residency affidavit and an E-Verify private employer affidavit that both 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 seven-page packet is how a new business registers with the City of Griffin's Tax and Licensing division. Georgia law (O.C.G.A. §50-36-1) requires every applicant to submit a notarized S.A.V.E. affidavit verifying lawful residency, plus a notarized E-Verify private employer affidavit, alongside a valid government ID and lease or ownership documentation.
Who needs it
Anyone opening a new business, home occupation, or out-of-state relocation within Griffin city limits.
Why it needs a notary
Georgia's S.A.V.E. Act and E-Verify statutes require these affidavits to be sworn before a notary and paired with a secure and verifiable ID before the city will issue the occupational tax certificate.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Occupational Tax Certificate packet from the City of Griffin website.
- 2
Fill In Business Details
Complete the business information and attach required supporting documents.
- 3
Book Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session for the S.A.V.E. and E-Verify affidavits.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign both affidavits in front of the notary during the video session with your ID ready.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the completed, notarized packet to Griffin Tax and Licensing.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Griffin. 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 a Griffin occupational tax certificate?
- Yes — the S.A.V.E. residency affidavit and the E-Verify private employer affidavit inside this application must both be signed before a notary.
- How do I get this notarized online?
- Book a remote online notarization session, upload the completed packet and your ID, and sign in front of a commissioned notary on video.
- What ID do I need for the S.A.V.E. affidavit?
- Georgia law requires a secure and verifiable form of identification when you swear the S.A.V.E. affidavit before the notary.
- Where do I submit the notarized packet?
- Return it to Griffin's Planning & Development / Tax and Licensing office along with the rest of the required documentation.