Sandy Springs, GA · Fulton County
New Business License Application
This eight-page application is for businesses seeking a Sandy Springs Occupational Tax Certificate, also called a business license, and includes tax worksheets and sworn affidavits.
- 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
Sandy Springs requires businesses to obtain an Occupational Tax Certificate, valid for a calendar year and renewable annually. The application says new businesses must apply within 30 days of starting and submit all five application pages, required documents, and payment. It includes a tax worksheet and affidavits; commercial businesses must provide a Certificate of Occupancy, and home-based applicants complete an additional acknowledgment. Submit the completed application by mail or in person.
Who needs it
Businesses starting in Sandy Springs, including commercial and home-based businesses, must apply for an Occupational Tax Certificate and provide the documents that apply to their business.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes sworn affidavits with subscribed-and-sworn-before-me blocks; the applicant signs the lawful-presence affidavit, and an authorized officer or agent signs the employer affidavit before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download the New Business License Application from the City of Sandy Springs.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill out all five application pages and gather the required supporting documents and payment.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the affidavits that require notarization.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavits during your online notary session as directed.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed application, documents, and payment by mail or submit them in person.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Sandy Springs. 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 submit the Sandy Springs business license application?
- Complete all five application pages, attach required documents, and include payment. The form says to submit by mail or in person; online submission is not available.
- Do I need to notarize the business license application?
- The checklist says all affidavits must be notarized. The packet includes a lawful-presence affidavit and, when applicable, a private employer affidavit.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for these affidavits?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own. Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states (O.C.G.A. §44-2-21); this form uses sworn affidavits, so confirm with the city if unsure.
- When should I apply for a new business license?
- The form says to apply within 30 days of the business start date to avoid late fees and interest. Occupational Tax Certificates are valid for a calendar year and must be renewed annually.
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