Royston, GA · Franklin County
Occupational License (Business License) Application
Royston's business license application, which includes a sworn affidavit requiring notarization.
- 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 applying for an occupational license (business license) from the City of Royston must complete a three-page application that includes a sworn affidavit section. The applicant certifies the accuracy of the application under oath before a notary.
Who needs it
Any business owner applying for a City of Royston occupational license.
Why it needs a notary
The application's affidavit section closes with a subscribed-and-sworn-before-me notary jurat, so it must be signed in front of a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Occupational License Application from the City of Royston website.
- 2
Fill In Business Details
Complete the business and affidavit sections.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit live in front of the notary via video call.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized application to Royston City Hall.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Royston. 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
- Do I need to notarize the Royston occupational license affidavit?
- Yes, the affidavit section ends with a subscribed-and-sworn-before-me notary block.
- How do I notarize the Royston business license affidavit online?
- Complete the business information, then book a remote online notarization session to sign the affidavit live on video.
- Do I need a separate alcohol license application?
- Yes, if you sell alcohol, a separate Alcoholic Beverages License Application with its own notarized owner statements is also required.
- Where do I submit the notarized license application?
- Submit it to Royston City Hall; check with the city for current requirements.