What is the Hotel Motel Excise Tax Reporting Form?

It is a monthly reporting form for hotel and motel businesses to report room rentals, calculate excise tax and related amounts, and certify the information provided.

Who must file this form?

Hotel and motel businesses reporting taxes collected during the month must file it. The form states that all sections must be completed and filed even if no tax is due.

How do I submit the Hotel Motel Excise Tax Reporting Form?

Email it to Excisetax@dekalbcountyga.gov or mail the form and payment to the Division of Business Licensing at the PO Box listed on the form. Online payment is also listed.

Do I need a notary for the Hotel Motel Excise Tax Reporting Form?

No. The preparer signs and dates the form and certifies the statements and supporting documents; the form does not specify a notarized or sworn attachment.

DeKalb County, GA · DeKalb County

No notary required

Hotel Motel Excise Tax Reporting Form

This form lets hotel and motel businesses report monthly room rentals, calculate excise tax, and submit payment information to DeKalb County.

At a glance

Issued by: City of DeKalb County · DeKalb County, DeKalb County, Georgia
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: dekalbcountyga.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

Hotel and motel businesses use this form to report monthly room rentals and calculate the excise tax, penalties, interest, discounts, and total amount due. The form says it must be fully completed and filed even if no tax is due, and that the return and payment are due by the 20th day of the following month to avoid penalties and interest. It asks for business details, monthly room figures, payment calculations, and the preparer’s certification.

Who needs it

Hotel and motel businesses reporting room rentals and taxes collected during a month must complete and file this form, even when no tax is due.

How to submit it

Email the form to [email protected], or mail it with payment to the Department of Planning & Sustainability, Division of Business Licensing, PO Box 100020, Decatur, GA 30031-7020. The form also lists online payment.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the preparer certifies the form and any supporting documents, and no sworn or notarized attachment is specified.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Form
Download the Hotel Motel Excise Tax Reporting Form PDF.
2
Complete the Form
Fill in the business details, reporting month and year, room figures, tax calculations, and preparer certification.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Include any supporting documents referenced in the certification, if applicable.
4
Submit to the County
Email or mail the completed form as directed. The form also lists online payment and states the return and payment are due by the 20th day of the following month.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Hotel Motel Excise Tax Reporting Form?: It is a monthly reporting form for hotel and motel businesses to report room rentals, calculate excise tax and related amounts, and certify the information provided.
Who must file this form?: Hotel and motel businesses reporting taxes collected during the month must file it. The form states that all sections must be completed and filed even if no tax is due.
How do I submit the Hotel Motel Excise Tax Reporting Form?: Email it to [email protected] or mail the form and payment to the Division of Business Licensing at the PO Box listed on the form. Online payment is also listed.
Do I need a notary for the Hotel Motel Excise Tax Reporting Form?: No. The preparer signs and dates the form and certifies the statements and supporting documents; the form does not specify a notarized or sworn attachment.

Need something notarized?

This Hotel Motel Excise Tax Reporting Form doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another DeKalb County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.