Tucker, GA · DeKalb County
New Home Occupation Application Packet
The application packet Tucker residents file to operate a home-based business, including a sworn business application affidavit.
- 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
Residents opening a home-based business in Tucker use this packet, which explains that building permits and business licenses are reviewed jointly with DeKalb County. The packet's business application page includes sworn certification language and must be signed under oath before a notary.
Who needs it
Tucker residents applying to operate a new home-based business.
Why it needs a notary
The packet includes 'subscribed and sworn before me,' notary-element, state-jurat, and commission-expiration language, so its application page must be notarized.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Packet
Get the New Home Occupation Application Packet from Tucker's licensing page.
- 2
Complete the Business Application
Fill in your business and residence information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the sworn application page under oath before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized packet with Tucker's Building & Permitting or Business Licensing office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Tucker. 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 Tucker home occupation application online?
- Complete the business application within the packet, then meet an online notary by video to sign the sworn page under oath.
- Do I need a notary for this packet?
- Yes, the business application page must be sworn and subscribed before a notary.
- Does DeKalb County review this too?
- Yes, Tucker relies on DeKalb County for building permit and business license compliance review.
- Are there restrictions on home-based businesses?
- Check with Tucker's Building & Permitting or Business Licensing office for zoning restrictions on home occupations.