Maysville, GA · Banks County
New Business Occupational Tax License Application
This three-page application collects business, ownership, contact, and tax details for new businesses applying for a City of Maysville business or occupational tax license.
- 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 use this application to provide ownership, business location, contact, and employee information for a City of Maysville business or occupational tax license. The form states that the tax is based on the number of employees and asks applicants to return the completed application and payment to City Hall. It also includes a sworn affidavit verifying status for a city public benefit; the instructions say to bring the application, affidavit, payment, and secure identification in person and attend a council meeting.
Who needs it
A person applying on behalf of a new business for a City of Maysville business license or occupational tax certificate needs to complete this application and its status affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The attached status affidavit has a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the applicant signs and swears to the statements before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the 2026 new-business application and attached affidavit from the City of Maysville.
- 2
Fill Out the Application
Enter the business, ownership, address, contact, and employee details requested on the application.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the status affidavit, after confirming acceptance with the city if needed.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the affidavit during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Bring the application, affidavit, payment, and secure identification to the City Clerk as instructed; schedule a council appearance.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Maysville. 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 Maysville new-business license application?
- Fill in the business and owner details, complete the attached status affidavit, and sign the affidavit before a notary. The form instructs applicants to bring the application, affidavit, payment, and secure identification to the City Clerk.
- Do I need to sign the status affidavit before a notary?
- Yes. The affidavit includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat, so the applicant must sign and swear to its statements before a notary public.
- Can I submit the application online after notarization?
- The form instructs applicants to return the completed application and affidavit in person, bring secure identification and payment, and schedule an appearance at a council meeting.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for the affidavit?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own; Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states under O.C.G.A. §44-2-21. The form requires a sworn affidavit; confirm with the city if unsure whether it will accept remote notarization.