Bainbridge, GA · Decatur County
Occupational Tax Certificate Application
The application Bainbridge businesses file for a new, renewed, or ownership-change occupational tax certificate, including a sworn certification.
- 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 operating in Bainbridge must hold an Occupational Tax Certificate, applied for or renewed through this multi-page form covering business name, ownership, and location details. The certification page must be signed under oath before a notary.
Who needs it
Businesses opening, renewing, or changing ownership within the City of Bainbridge.
Why it needs a notary
The 7-page application includes 'subscribed and sworn before me,' notary public, state jurat, and commission-expiration language, so its certification page must be notarized.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Occupational Tax Certificate Application from Bainbridge's Forms & Applications page.
- 2
Complete Business Details
Fill in the business name, ownership, and location information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the certification under oath before the notary on a live video call.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized application with the City of Bainbridge.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bainbridge. 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 notarize the Bainbridge occupational tax certificate application online?
- Complete the business, ownership, and location details, then meet an online notary by video to sign the certification page under oath.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- Yes, the certification page must be sworn and subscribed before a notary, with a commission-expiration line to complete.
- Can I use this to renew an existing certificate?
- Yes, the form covers New, Renewal, Ownership Change, and Other application types.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- Submit it to the City of Bainbridge at P.O. Box 946, Bainbridge, GA 39818, or check the city's licensing page for current instructions.