Clarkston, GA · DeKalb County
New Business License Application
This 2026 application packet is for business owners or authorized company officers seeking a new Clarkston occupational or business license and submitting the required supporting documents.
- 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
Clarkston uses this packet to review new business license applications, including zoning compliance, routing and inspection information, business details, and required affidavits. Applicants must provide supporting documents identified by the checklist, pay the non-refundable $130 administrative fee, and obtain required approvals; the packet says incomplete applications will not be accepted. Zoning approval and DeKalb County Fire Marshal approval are part of the review, with other approvals and inspections applying as indicated.
Who needs it
A business owner or authorized company officer applying for a new Clarkston occupational or business license should complete the packet and submit its required supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The packet includes jurat blocks on the business registration, applicant-status, private-employer, and business-closure affidavits; each affidavit signer must sign before the notary and swear to its statements.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the 2026 New Business License Application packet and review its checklist and business-type requirements.
- 2
Complete the Forms
Fill in the application and applicable supporting forms, and gather the documents listed for your business.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online appointment with a commissioned online notary for each applicable affidavit.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavits before the notary during the video session and complete the required oath.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed packet, supporting documents, and required fee to the City of Clarkston by mail or in person.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Clarkston. 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 apply for a new Clarkston business license?
- Complete the application and required supporting documents, pay the $130 non-refundable administration fee, and submit the packet by mail or in person as described in the form.
- Do I need to notarize affidavits in this packet?
- Yes. The packet includes sworn affidavits with notary blocks. Sign each applicable affidavit before a commissioned online notary, and ask the city whether it accepts remote notarization.
- Can I notarize this application online for use in Georgia?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own. Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states (O.C.G.A. §44-2-21); confirm with the city if unsure whether it accepts remotely notarized jurats.
- What supporting documents does the application require?
- The checklist names items including the zoning compliance form, identification, business registration and tax information, lease, floor plan, and required affidavits. Requirements vary by business type.
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