Newnan, GA · Coweta County
Occupational Tax Certificate Application
This application registers a business for a City of Newnan occupational tax certificate and is filed by an authorized owner, officer, or agent seeking to operate the business in the city.
- 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 collects business, ownership, contact, location, property, and estimated gross-receipts information so the City of Newnan can review an occupational tax certificate request. Applicants must complete the application and include a notarized Affidavit Verifying Status for each business owner and a notarized Private Employer Affidavit. The city may require department approvals before issuing the certificate, and renewals require support for reported gross receipts.
Who needs it
A business owner or authorized representative applying for a new occupational tax certificate to operate a business in the City of Newnan needs this application.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the City of Newnan Occupational Tax Certificate Application and its included affidavits.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in applicable business and owner details, select the appropriate affidavit options, and gather required supporting documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the affidavits that require notarization.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign and swear to each affidavit in view of the notary during the online session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Include the completed application, notarized affidavits, and applicable supporting documents with your submission 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
- Which parts of the application need notarization?
- The application checklist calls for a notarized Affidavit Verifying Status for each business owner and a notarized Private Employer Affidavit.
- How do I prepare the affidavits for notarization?
- Complete the applicable affidavit fields, but leave the signature and notary sections unsigned. Present the affidavits during your online notary appointment and sign when directed.
- Do I need to submit the full application with the affidavits?
- The form lists the completed, signed application and both notarized affidavits among the items to include. It also requests supporting documents depending on the certificate being issued.
- Can I use an online notary for these affidavits?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own, but recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states under O.C.G.A. §44-2-21. Ask the city about its requirements; confirm with the city if unsure.
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Occupational Tax Certificate Application in other Coweta County cities
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