Richmond Hill, GA · Bryan County
Application for Business Occupational Tax Certificate
Richmond Hill's business license application, filed by every new or renewing business, closing with a sworn statement notarized before submission.
- 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
Anyone starting a new business or renewing an existing one in the City of Richmond Hill must file this Application for Business Occupational Tax Certificate, reporting the business's ownership, location, and structure. The application ends in a sworn statement that the applicant signs and subscribes before a notary public, certifying the accuracy of the information reported.
Who needs it
Anyone opening a new business or renewing a business license in the City of Richmond Hill must file this application.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant's closing statement must be sworn to and subscribed before a notary public before the city will issue the occupational tax certificate.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Application for Business Occupational Tax Certificate from Richmond Hill's Business Licenses page.
- 2
Fill It Out
Complete your business ownership, location, and structure information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization appointment at a time that works for you.
- 4
Sign on Video
Meet your notary by secure video, verify your identity, and sign the sworn statement.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized application to Richmond Hill City Hall.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Richmond Hill. 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
- Where do I get Richmond Hill's business license application?
- Download it from the City of Richmond Hill's Business Licenses page or from this page before your notary appointment.
- Do I need a notary for this form?
- Yes. The applicant's closing statement must be sworn to and subscribed before a notary public before the city will issue the certificate.
- Can I use an online notary for a Richmond Hill, GA form?
- Yes, Georgia recognizes acknowledgments and jurats taken by notaries commissioned in other states, so a remote online notary can witness your signature by video.
- How do I notarize this form online?
- Download the application, fill it out, book a remote online notarization appointment, sign on video, then submit the notarized form to City Hall.
- Is Georgia remote online notarization available yet?
- Georgia has not yet enacted its own RON law, so this form is notarized by an out-of-state online notary; check with the city if you are unsure whether it will be accepted.