Alma, GA · Bacon County
Occupational Tax Return Application
Alma's business license application, which includes a sworn affidavit section requiring notarization.
- 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
Businesses applying for or renewing an occupational tax certificate (business license) in the City of Alma must complete a return application that includes a sworn affidavit section. The applicant certifies the accuracy of the business information under oath before a notary as part of the application.
Who needs it
Any business owner applying for or renewing a City of Alma occupational tax certificate.
Why it needs a notary
The return's affidavit section closes with a subscribed-and-sworn-before-me notary block, so the applicant's signature must be notarized.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Return
Get the Occupational Tax Return Application from the City of Alma website.
- 2
Fill In Business Information
Complete the business and affidavit sections.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit live in front of the notary via video call.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized return to the City of Alma.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Alma. 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 to notarize the Alma occupational tax return?
- Yes, the application's affidavit section ends with a subscribed-and-sworn-before-me notary block.
- How do I notarize the Alma occupational tax return online?
- Complete your business information, then book a remote online notarization session to sign the affidavit live on video.
- Do I also need a SAVE affidavit for my Alma business license?
- Yes, Georgia's SAVE Act requires an Affidavit Verifying Status for a City Public Benefit Application alongside your occupational tax return; check with the city for the current form.
- Where do I submit the notarized return?
- Submit it to the City of Alma Administration/Business department; check with the city for current submission requirements.