Lyons, GA · Toombs County
Occupational Tax Certificate Application
The business license application for Lyons, which requires a notarized affidavit for applicants with 10 or more employees or who are not U.S. citizens.
- 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 Lyons files this application for its Occupational Tax Certificate. Businesses with 10 or more employees must include their E-Verify number and complete a sworn affidavit, and non-citizen owners must file a SAVE affidavit; both are notarized statements required with the underlying application.
Who needs it
Anyone opening or renewing a business license in Lyons, especially businesses with 10+ employees or non-citizen owners.
Why it needs a notary
The associated E-Verify and SAVE affidavits referenced on the application are subscribed and sworn before a notary public, per O.C.G.A. §36-60-6 and §50-36-1.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Occupational Tax Certificate Application from Lyons's Licenses and Permits page.
- 2
Fill It Out
Complete the business and owner information sections.
- 3
Book Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session for the accompanying affidavit.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your ID and sign the affidavit live on camera.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized affidavit with your application at Lyons City Hall.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lyons. 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 the Lyons Occupational Tax Application?
- The application itself is signed, and if you have 10+ employees or are not a U.S. citizen, an accompanying affidavit must be sworn before a notary.
- How do I notarize the affidavit online?
- Upload the completed affidavit, verify your ID, and sign it live in front of a remote online notary.
- Do I need to file a SAVE affidavit every year?
- Yes, the application states you must file a new SAVE affidavit for every renewal if you are not a United States citizen.
- What if I have fewer than 10 employees?
- You typically don't need an E-Verify affidavit, but check with Lyons City Hall to confirm what applies to your business.