What is the General Occupational Tax Permit Application?

It is Fayetteville’s application for an occupational tax permit, also called a business license. It collects business, owner, property, employee, revenue, and tax identification details.

Do I need a notary for this application?

No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block or notarized attachment; the applicant signs and dates it.

Should I include the $75 administrative fee with the application?

No. The form says not to submit the $75 fee with the application. It will be included in the bill after approval.

Fayetteville, GA · Fayette County

No notary required

General Occupational Tax Permit Application

Fayetteville businesses use this application to request an occupational tax permit, also called a business license, and provide business and owner information.

What this form is

This application is for businesses seeking an occupational tax permit, also called a business license, in Fayetteville. It asks for business, owner, property owner, employee, revenue, and tax identification details. Applicants also answer questions about changes of occupancy and assembly uses, which may require professionally prepared plans and department approvals before a license is issued. The form says the $75 administrative fee is billed after approval, not submitted with the application.

Who needs it

A business owner or applicant completing an occupational tax permit application for a business located in Fayetteville needs this document.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; it includes a signature and date line, and does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the General Occupational Tax Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete the Application
Fill in the requested business, owner, property, employee, revenue, and tax identification information.
3
Gather Applicable Plans
If the business involves assembly use or a change of occupancy, review the form’s plan requirements and gather applicable professionally prepared plans.
4
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What is the General Occupational Tax Permit Application?: It is Fayetteville’s application for an occupational tax permit, also called a business license. It collects business, owner, property, employee, revenue, and tax identification details.
Do I need a notary for this application?: No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block or notarized attachment; the applicant signs and dates it.
How do I submit the application?: Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Should I include the $75 administrative fee with the application?: No. The form says not to submit the $75 fee with the application. It will be included in the bill after approval.

Need something notarized?

This General Occupational Tax Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Fayetteville form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.