Dalton, GA · Whitfield County
Occupational Tax Certificate Application
The City of Dalton's annual business license (occupational tax certificate) return, with an owner certification sworn before a notary.
- 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 Dalton files this occupational tax certificate return, reporting classification, ownership, and employee information for the upcoming year. New and existing businesses alike use it, and the certification page must be subscribed and sworn to before a notary, in line with Georgia's business-licensing affidavit requirements.
Who needs it
Business owners in Dalton filing a new or renewal occupational tax certificate (business license) return.
Why it needs a notary
The certification must be subscribed and sworn to before a notary, per its jurat and commission-expiration line.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Occupational Tax Certificate Application from the City of Dalton.
- 2
Fill It Out
Complete the business classification, ownership, and employee information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your ID and sign the sworn certification before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized return with the City of Dalton Clerk's office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Dalton. 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 Dalton business license?
- Yes, the occupational tax certificate return includes a certification page that must be sworn before a notary.
- When is the return due?
- New business returns are due upon opening; per the form, existing business returns are generally due by November 15.
- How do I notarize this online?
- Upload the completed return, verify your identity, and sign it live on video with a remote online notary.
- Do I need this for a home-based business?
- Many home occupations still need an occupational tax certificate — see the separate Customary Home Occupational Tax attachment, and check with the city if unsure.