East Ellijay, GA · Gilmer County
Business License Application
This application is for new businesses and renewing businesses seeking an East Ellijay business license or occupational tax permit, with required business details 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
The form collects business and owner information, employee counts, identification numbers, and the details needed to calculate the permit cost. New businesses must file it before beginning business within East Ellijay city limits; renewal applicants use it to renew a calendar-year license. The application instructions list supporting documents that may be required, including fire inspection and occupancy certificates for new businesses, and the form includes affidavits that must be sworn before a notary.
Who needs it
Business owners applying for or renewing an East Ellijay business license or occupational tax permit should complete the application and provide the required supporting documents.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the East Ellijay business license application and instructions.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Complete the business details and applicable affidavits, and gather the required supporting documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the affidavits requiring notarization.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the applicable affidavits during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Return the original application, required copies, and payment to the City of East Ellijay.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from East Ellijay. 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 get the application affidavits notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a video session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the applicable affidavits during the session, and submit the completed application and required documents to the city.
- Do I need to sign the affidavits in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the applicant’s status affidavit and the applicable private employer affidavit must be subscribed and sworn before a notary, with the notary signature and seal affixed.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own, but Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states under O.C.G.A. §44-2-21. Confirm with the city if unsure.
- What documents should I submit with my application?
- The instructions list a driver’s license copy, applicable professional license and tax identification documents, and required permits. New businesses must also attach a county fire inspection certificate and certificate of occupancy.
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