How do I submit the New Business License Application?

Mail it with the $130 administration fee by check or money order to the City Hall Annex, ATTN: Occupational Tax, at 1055 Rowland St., Clarkston, GA 30021, or submit it in person at the City Hall Annex.

What documents are required with the application?

The checklist includes items such as business name registration, identification, a lease copy, a routing sheet, and required affidavits. Requirements vary by business type; review the application packet checklist.

Can I submit an incomplete application?

No. The application states that incomplete applications will not be accepted for processing.

Clarkston, GA · DeKalb County

No notary required

New Business License Application

Clarkston businesses use this application to request a new business license and provide business details and supporting documents for city review.

What this form is

This application is for businesses seeking a new Clarkston business license for calendar year 2025. It requests business, owner, address, and operating information and includes checklists and supporting forms; the city says incomplete applications will not be accepted. Applicants need business use verification and fire marshal approval, and the application notes that a license cannot be issued without fire marshal approval.

Who needs it

A business owner or authorized company representative seeking a new Clarkston business license should complete and submit this application.

How to submit it

Mail the completed application and the non-refundable $130 administration fee by check or money order to City of Clarkston, City Hall Annex, ATTN: Occupational Tax, 1055 Rowland St., Clarkston, GA 30021. Or submit it in person at the City Hall Annex Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; the fee is due when submitting in person.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; complete the supporting affidavits as instructed on those forms.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the 2025 New Business License Application and review its checklist and supporting document requirements.
2
Complete The Application
Fill in the business and owner information, select the applicable business details, and sign and date the application.
3
Gather Required Documents
Include the documents and completed supporting forms required by the checklist for your business type.
4
Submit To The City
Mail the completed packet and fee to the Occupational Tax address on the form, or submit it in person at the City Hall Annex.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the New Business License Application?: No. This application is signed and dated without a notary; complete the supporting affidavits as instructed on those forms.
How do I submit the New Business License Application?: Mail it with the $130 administration fee by check or money order to the City Hall Annex, ATTN: Occupational Tax, at 1055 Rowland St., Clarkston, GA 30021, or submit it in person at the City Hall Annex.
What documents are required with the application?: The checklist includes items such as business name registration, identification, a lease copy, a routing sheet, and required affidavits. Requirements vary by business type; review the application packet checklist.
Can I submit an incomplete application?: No. The application states that incomplete applications will not be accepted for processing.

Need something notarized?

This New Business License Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Clarkston form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.