Fairburn, GA · Fulton County
Occupational Tax Application
This application packet collects business details, tax information, supporting documents, and sworn affidavits from businesses seeking a new occupational tax certificate in Fairburn.
- 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
Fairburn uses this packet to review applications for new occupational tax certificates, calculate occupational taxes, and collect required business and owner information. Applicants select a business type, describe their activity and estimate gross receipts; home-based businesses complete additional questions. The packet also includes sworn affidavits about public-benefit eligibility and private-employer work authorization, plus checklists of supporting documents and notices about zoning and inspections.
Who needs it
Business owners applying for a new Fairburn occupational tax certificate should complete the packet and include applicable supporting documents and affidavits.
Why it needs a notary
The public-benefit status and private-employer affidavits each include a subscribed-and-sworn notary block; the applicant or authorized officer signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Occupational Tax Application packet from the City of Fairburn.
- 2
Fill Out the Packet
Enter business and tax details, complete applicable affidavits, and gather the supporting documents listed in the packet.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule an online session with a commissioned online notary for the affidavit sections that require notarization.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the applicable affidavits during the video session as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed application, notarized affidavits, and applicable supporting documents to the City of Fairburn.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Fairburn. 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 affidavits in this packet online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the affidavit sections during the video session and follow the notary’s instructions.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application?
- The packet includes subscribed-and-sworn notary blocks on the public-benefit status and private-employer affidavits. The form text does not require notarization of every application page.
- Can I use an online notary for this Fairburn application?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own, but Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states. Confirm with the city if unsure about accepting an online-notarized affidavit.
- What documents should I submit with the application?
- The packet lists items such as photo identification, a federal tax ID or EIN, and proof of ownership or a lease. Other documents depend on the business, including licenses or permits when applicable.
Occupational Tax Application in other Georgia cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.