Ball Ground, GA · Cherokee County
New Business Occupation Tax Certificate Application
This seven-page application collects business, owner, and employee information from businesses seeking an Occupation Tax Certificate to operate within Ball Ground city limits.
- 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 use this application to register for a new Occupation Tax Certificate in Ball Ground, providing business details, owner information, employee count, and the applicant’s certification. The package also includes E-Verify and SAVE affidavits that all businesses must complete and have notarized, plus home-occupation rules for applicants operating from a residence. Applicants should attach required identification and any applicable licenses; new locations or changes in use may require additional approvals or inspections before a license is issued.
Who needs it
Business owners applying to operate within Ball Ground city limits must complete the application and submit the required identification and applicable supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The E-Verify and SAVE affidavits each carry a “Subscribed and sworn before me” jurat; the applicant signs both affidavits before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download Ball Ground’s New Business Application–Occupation Tax Certificate package.
- 2
Fill In The Application
Complete the business and owner information, select applicable affidavit options, and gather required identification and any applicable licenses.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule an online appointment to notarize the E-Verify and SAVE affidavits.
- 4
Sign On Video
Complete the notary sections and sign each affidavit when directed during your online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application, notarized affidavits, identification, applicable licenses, and payment to the City of Ball Ground.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Ball Ground. 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
- Which parts of the application need notarization?
- The package includes E-Verify and SAVE affidavits, and its instructions say all businesses must complete and notarize both. The applicant signs each affidavit before the notary.
- How do I complete the notarized affidavits?
- Fill in the required information, but wait to complete the designated notary sections until you are in front of the notary. Sign each affidavit when instructed during your appointment.
- Do I need to submit identification with this application?
- Yes. The application instructions require a copy of the applicant’s photo identification. The SAVE affidavit also requests a front and back copy of a secure and verifiable document.
- Can I use an online notary for these affidavits?
- 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. Ask the city whether it will accept your notarized affidavits; confirm with the city if unsure.