Newnan, GA · Coweta County
Amended Occupational Tax Certificate Application
This seven-page application is for business owners requesting a Newnan occupational tax certificate change, such as a new owner, business location, business name, or added DBA.
- 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
Use this application to register a business activity in Newnan and request an amended occupational tax certificate. It collects business, ownership, location, and tax information, and includes a sworn status affidavit and a private employer affidavit; the form says both must be notarized. Submit the completed application with the listed supporting documents. The city notes that processing may take up to one week and that required departmental approvals must be obtained before the certificate is issued.
Who needs it
Business owners seeking an occupational tax certificate change in Newnan must complete the application and provide the required notarized affidavits.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the amended occupational tax certificate application and review its instructions and document checklist.
- 2
Fill Out The Application
Complete the business and owner details, select applicable options, and fill out the affidavits that apply.
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- 4
Sign On Video
Show your identification and sign the applicable affidavits during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed application, notarized affidavits, and required supporting documents to the City of Newnan.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Newnan. 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 amended occupational tax certificate application?
- Fill out the application and applicable affidavit sections, gather the supporting documents listed by the city, sign the affidavits before a commissioned online notary, and submit the completed packet to Newnan.
- Do I need to notarize the application?
- The form specifically lists a notarized Affidavit Verifying Status for each owner and a notarized Private Employer Affidavit. Their jurats require the signer to swear or affirm before a notary.
- Can I sign the affidavits with a commissioned online notary?
- 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 about these sworn affidavits.
- What documents does the application list?
- The form lists an owner’s identification, a signed lease or other location document, and the two notarized affidavits. It also lists additional licenses and records to provide when applicable.
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