Folkston, GA · Charlton County
Business and Occupational Tax Certificate Application
This application requests a City of Folkston business or occupational tax certificate and includes sworn affidavits for business owners seeking to operate or obtain a listed public benefit.
- 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
The application gathers business, ownership, address, tax identification, employee, and licensing information so the City of Folkston can review a request for a Business/Occupational Tax Certificate. It also includes a Private Employer Affidavit of Compliance and an Affidavit Verifying Lawful Presence, which apply based on the applicant’s circumstances and requested public benefit. The city says it verifies application information before issuing a certificate and may deny one for specified delinquent debts or taxes.
Who needs it
Business owners applying to the City of Folkston for a Business/Occupational Tax Certificate should complete the application and any affidavits that apply to them.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes subscribed-and-sworn jurat blocks for the private employer and lawful-presence affidavits; the authorized agent and applicant sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the City of Folkston Business/Occupational Tax Certificate application and review its application and affidavit sections.
- 2
Fill Out The Form
Enter the business details and complete the affidavit sections that apply. Leave the signature lines for the notary session.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary and have your picture ID and completed form ready.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the applicable sworn affidavit blocks during the online session when instructed by the notary.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and required supporting materials to the City of Folkston for review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Folkston. 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 get the Folkston business tax certificate application notarized?
- Complete the applicable application and affidavit sections, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the sworn affidavit blocks during the video session and submit the completed materials to the city.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application?
- The form shows notary jurat blocks for the Private Employer Affidavit of Compliance and the Affidavit Verifying Lawful Presence. The application itself does not show a notary block.
- Can I use an online notary for this Folkston form?
- 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; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What should I bring to my online notarization appointment?
- Have the completed affidavit sections and a picture ID ready. The application says a picture ID of the person signing is required; do not sign the affidavits before the notary session.
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