Cordele, GA · Crisp County
Occupation Tax Certificate Packet
This packet combines the City of Cordele occupation tax certificate application with a private employer E-Verify affidavit for businesses and professionals seeking a city business license.
- 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
Cordele uses this packet to collect business and owner information and process an occupation tax certificate, also called a business license. Applicants complete the application and provide the supporting documents that apply to their business; the packet also includes a private employer E-Verify affidavit that must be notarized. The city may arrange inspections before the remaining application steps are completed, and additional requirements vary by business type.
Who needs it
Business owners and professionals applying for a City of Cordele occupation tax certificate should complete the packet and provide any supporting documents required for their business type.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Packet
Get the City of Cordele occupation tax certificate packet and review the application and affidavit.
- 2
Fill In The Application
Enter the business, location, ownership, and tax information requested, and gather applicable supporting documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the private employer affidavit.
- 4
Sign On Video
The applicant’s authorized officer or agent signs the affidavit during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed packet and applicable documents to the City of Cordele.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Cordele. 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 Cordele occupation tax certificate packet?
- Fill in the business application, gather the supporting documents that apply to your business, and complete the private employer affidavit. Sign that affidavit during your notary appointment, then submit the packet to the city.
- Do I need to notarize the occupation tax certificate application?
- The packet identifies the private employer E-Verify affidavit as requiring notarization. Its jurat says it is subscribed and sworn before a notary; the business applicant’s authorized officer or agent signs.
- Can I sign the affidavit 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 whether it will accept your notarized affidavit.
- What supporting documents might my business need?
- The packet lists items that may apply, including a lease if you do not own the business location, state organization documents, and permits or licenses for certain business types. Check the packet for requirements relevant to your business.