Waycross, GA · Ware County
Business License / Occupational Tax Application
Waycross's core business license application, including a sworn citizenship-verification affidavit and a private employer E-Verify compliance affidavit.
- 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 businesses in Waycross must file an occupational tax application that includes an affidavit citing O.C.G.A. §16-10-20 penalties for false statements, sworn before a notary, followed by a Private Employer Affidavit of Compliance under O.C.G.A. §36-60-6(D) verifying the employer's E-Verify status.
Who needs it
Anyone applying for a new business license or occupational tax certificate with the City of Waycross.
Why it needs a notary
The affidavit section ends 'Subscribed and sworn before me on: Notary Public: Commission Expires:', immediately followed by the Private Employer Affidavit of Compliance.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Business License / Occupational Tax Application from the City of Waycross City Clerk page.
- 2
Fill In Business Details
Complete the business information and affidavit sections.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the sworn affidavits in front of the notary during your video session.
- 5
Submit to the City Clerk
Submit the notarized application to the Waycross City Clerk's office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Waycross. 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 Waycross business license application?
- Yes. The application includes a sworn affidavit and a Private Employer Affidavit of Compliance, both requiring notarization.
- How do I get this application notarized online?
- Complete the business information and affidavit sections, then book a remote online notary session to sign on video.
- What does the Private Employer Affidavit verify?
- It verifies the business's compliance with Georgia's E-Verify requirements under O.C.G.A. §36-60-6(D).
- Do I need a secure ID for this application?
- Check with the city if unsure which ID documents they require alongside the notarized affidavit.