Fort Payne, AL · DeKalb County
Fuel Tax Report
The Fuel Tax Report is a sworn monthly statement for fuel sellers and distributors to report fuel delivered or sold within Fort Payne and calculate the city tax due.
- 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
Fort Payne requires each seller or distributor covered by the form to report the quantities of gasoline, kerosene, diesel, and other fuel sold or delivered within the city during the preceding month. The report calculates the tax due and certifies the amount of the attached check. File the report and payment with the City Clerk at the listed address on or before the 20th day of each month.
Who needs it
Fuel sellers or distributors covered by the form must report fuel sales or deliveries within Fort Payne and submit the calculated tax payment.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a “Subscribed and sworn before me” jurat; the seller’s or distributor’s duly appointed general agent or attorney-in-fact signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Report
Get the Fort Payne Fuel Tax Report from the city’s form page.
- 2
Fill In Fuel and Tax Details
Enter distributor information, the reporting month, fuel quantities and delivery details, then calculate the remittance.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a commissioned online notary and check with the city if you are unsure whether it accepts remote notarization.
- 4
Sign on Video
The agent or attorney-in-fact signs and swears to the report before the notary during the online session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed report and payment to the City Clerk by the 20th of the month.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Fort Payne. 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
- How do I complete the Fort Payne Fuel Tax Report?
- Report the preceding month’s fuel deliveries, calculate the tax, sign the sworn certification before a notary, and submit the report and payment to the City Clerk by the 20th.
- Do I need to sign this report before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a “Subscribed and sworn before me” jurat, so the agent or attorney-in-fact signing for the seller or distributor must swear to the report before a notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this sworn report?
- Alabama’s remote-notarization law requires the notary to be physically in Alabama. A commissioned online notary may be subject to other applicable rules; confirm with the city or town if unsure.
- When and where do I submit the report and payment?
- Submit both to the City Clerk at the address printed on the form on or before the 20th day of each month. The report covers fuel sold or delivered during the preceding month.