Ellijay, GA · Gilmer County
General Business License Application
This six-page packet combines Ellijay’s business license application with related employer, sign permit, and fire safety forms for businesses applying to operate in the city.
- 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
Use this packet to apply for a new business license or report a change of ownership, location, or business name in Ellijay. It also includes a private employer affidavit, sign permit application, fire safety checklist, and renewal information; the packet notes that copies of required licenses must accompany the application. The city says licenses expire each December 31 and that changes to a business may require a new application.
Who needs it
Business owners applying for a new Ellijay license or reporting a change of ownership, location, or name should review the packet and complete applicable sections.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Packet
Get the General Business License Application packet and review its application, affidavit, permit, and fire safety sections.
- 2
Complete Applicable Sections
Enter business details, select the relevant employer affidavit option, and complete any applicable sign permit or fire checklist information.
- 3
- 4
Sign On Video
Follow the notary’s instructions and sign and swear to the affidavit during the online session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Include the completed packet and required supporting copies, then submit them to the City of Ellijay.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from 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 complete the notarized employer affidavit?
- Select the applicable employee-count option and complete Section 2 if required. The authorized officer or agent signs the affidavit and swears to it before a notary.
- Do I need to notarize the entire business license application?
- The notary block appears on the private employer affidavit included in the packet. The other sections contain their own signature or approval fields.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for the affidavit?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own. Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states under O.C.G.A. §44-2-21; confirm with the city if unsure whether it will accept this sworn affidavit notarized online.
- What documents should accompany my application?
- The packet says to include copies of all required licenses, including applicable state and federal licenses, and a copy of the applicant’s driver’s license.
General Business License Application in other Georgia cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.