Sandy Springs, GA · Fulton County
New Business Occupational Tax Certificate Application
This seven-page application is for business owners seeking a Sandy Springs Occupational Tax Certificate, or business license, and includes required affidavits and supporting-document instructions.
- 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 apply for an Occupational Tax Certificate, generally within 30 days of opening, and submit payment and the listed supporting documents. The application covers business and owner details, location and ownership type, estimated receipts, and tax calculations; it also includes affidavits and additional statements that may apply to the applicant. Incomplete information or missing documents can delay or prevent processing.
Who needs it
Business owners opening a business in Sandy Springs, or changing its ownership, should complete this application and provide the required documents and payment.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes subscribed-and-sworn jurat blocks for the applicant and authorized employer representative, who must sign the applicable affidavits before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the New Business Application from the City of Sandy Springs and review the instructions and required-document list.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill out all applicable pages and affidavits, gather supporting documents, and prepare payment.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization for the applicable sworn affidavits and have identification ready.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the relevant affidavits before a commissioned online notary during your video appointment.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed application, affidavits, required documents, and payment to the Sandy Springs Revenue Division, or submit in person by appointment.
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
- Which parts of the business application need notarization?
- The application instructions say all affidavits must be notarized. The form includes sworn affidavit blocks, including an applicant jurat and a jurat for an authorized employer representative.
- How do I apply for a Sandy Springs Occupational Tax Certificate?
- Complete all application pages, attach the required documents, and submit payment. The form says applications can be mailed to the Revenue Division or submitted in person by appointment.
- Do I need to sign the affidavits in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes subscribed-and-sworn jurat language, so sign the applicable affidavit before a commissioned online notary during your video session.
- Can I use an online notary for this application in Georgia?
- 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); confirm with the city if unsure.
Other forms in Sandy Springs
New Business Occupational Tax Certificate Application in other Georgia cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.