Albany, GA · Dougherty County
Temporary Business Permit Application
A notarized application businesses file with Albany/Dougherty County to operate for fewer than 90 days, plus a non-notarized Owner's Affidavit page.
- 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 conducting temporary activity in Albany or Dougherty County for less than 90 days apply through this permit. City instructions state the first page of the application must be notarized, with notaries available in the License and Business Support Office; the accompanying Owner's Affidavit on page two does not require a notary.
Who needs it
Businesses or individuals conducting temporary business (under 90 days) in Albany/Dougherty County.
Why it needs a notary
The city's own instructions state 'the first page of the application must be notarized,' making the applicant's signature page a notary requirement, while the separate Owner's Affidavit page is explicitly exempt.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Temporary Business Permit Application from Albany's business license page.
- 2
Complete the First Page
Fill in your business and applicant information on page one.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the first page under oath before the notary on a live video call.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized application, ID, and permit fee with Albany's License and Business Support Office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Albany. 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 Albany Temporary Business Permit online?
- Complete the first page of the application with your business details, then meet an online notary by video to sign it under oath.
- Do I need a notary for this permit?
- Yes, Albany's own instructions state the first page of the application must be notarized.
- Does the Owner's Affidavit page need a notary too?
- No, the city states the Owner's Affidavit (second page) does not require a notary signature.
- How long can a temporary business operate?
- This permit is for those conducting business for less than 90 days in Albany/Dougherty County.
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